WSU signees

Blair Bomber, WR, 5-9, 165, Lynden: Four-year starter on a team that won three state 2A titles. ... State 2A runner-up in both 100 and 200 has run 10.99 century. ... Also had offers from Air Force and Eastern Washington. ... Coach Curt Kramme: "He's an electric guy on special teams."

Deone Bucannon, S, 6-2, 185, Vanden (Fairfield, Calif.): Pronounces first name Day-OWN. ... Rivals.com's 45th-ranked safety. ... Two-time defensive league MVP runs 4.58 40. ... Coach Levon Haynes: "Every time he hits you it's a highlight film."

Devontae Butler, RB, 5-11, 180, Grant (Sacramento): Under-the-radar surprise signee had to work to upgrade academics and may grayshirt if he doesn't qualify. ... Ran for 2,884 yards and 45 TDs as senior, including nine straight 200-yard games. ... WSU OC Todd Sturdy: "He's explosive and a real elusive runner. He brings an element of toughness."

Tracy Clark, CB, 5-10, 175, Pittsburg, Calif.: Scout.com's No. 91-rated CB is a prolific kick returner. ... Coach Victor Galli: "He plays with a chip on his shoulder. He plays nasty."

Tyrone Duckett, S, 6-0, 205, Encinal (Alameda, Calif.): Played QB and safety and rushed for 938 yards in '09. ... Coach Joey Tenorio: "He's not a 4.4 or 4.5 guy, but he has great football speed."

Aaron Dunn, TE, 6-6, 235, Mead (Spokane): WSU's only four-star recruit by Scout.com, which put him at No. 9 TE nationally. ... All-Greater Spokane League basketball player as sophomore. ... 3.9 GPA. ... Coach Sean Carty: "He's an incredible blocker, yet he has really soft hands and quick feet."

John Fullington, OL, 6-6, 270, North Mason Options (Belfair): Weightman in track who runs a 5.1 40 and also plays basketball. ... No. 54 rating nationally by Scout.com. ... Coach Phil Pugh: "He's highly motivated, the kind of kid who works extremely hard in the weight room."

Rickey Galvin, RB, 5-8, 172, Berkeley (Calif.): Ran for 2,264 yards in 2009. ... No 18 all-purpose back nationally by Rivals.com. ... Coach Alonzo Carter: "He's a cut 5-8. He's primed to try to compete to play as a freshman."

Brandon Golden, CB, 6-0, 190, Charter Oak (Covina, Calif.): Visited Colorado and had interest from the Arizona schools. ... Worked out often with ex-WSU CB Jason David, an alum of the HS. ... Coach Lou Farrar: "He was a lockdown corner. He has outstanding feet, real smooth."

Connor Halliday, QB, 6-4, 190, Ferris (Spokane): Threw for 3 TDs as Ferris lost 4A state-title game to Skyline. ... Scout.com's No. 25 QB threw for 4,198 yards and 43 TDs as senior. ... Coach Jim Sharkey: "WSU is just ecstatic about him — his size, arm strength, command of the game. He's just got a real big upside."

Damante Horton, CB, 5-10, 175, Oakland, Calif.: Has a 3.5 GPA. ... Offered by ASU, OSU. ... Coach Desmond Gumbs: "He's the kind of player who can step in and play right away. He has a nose for the ball and is very physical."

Robert Jiles, WR, 6-0, 185, Pittsburg, Calif.: Also punted for a 10-4 team, played DB and returned kicks. ... Might figure as future slot receiver. ... Coach Victor Galli: "He's just a natural athlete. Everything is kind of effortless."

C.J. Mizell, LB, 6-3, 210, Leon (Tallahassee, Fla.): Surprise signee was Florida State signee in '09, had academic issues and sat out. ... Four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com, which put him at No. 5 SLB nationally in '09. ... WSU assistant Chris Ball: "He has a lot of range and plays with a bit of a mean streak."

Eric Oertel, LB, 6-1, 195, Lutheran (Racine, Wis.): Played TB, LB and returned punts and kickoffs for a 206-student HS. ... Wisconsin Gatorade POY had 5,695 career rushing yards. ... Coach Scott Smith: "He has a great work ethic. His only minus is speed (4.64). You're going to have to get him faster."

Kalafitoni Pole, DT, 6-2, 275, Logan (Union City, Calif.): Late-January commitment is also a heavyweight wrestler. ... 3.4 GPA. ... Utah and WSU were final two. ... Coach George Zuber: "He's such a good athlete. He's a guy that can also play a standup end and drop in a zone blitz."

Bobby Ratliff, WR, 6-1, 185, Etiwanda, Calif.: Had 16 catches in one game. ... No. 89 WR nationally by Scout.com. ... Coach Steve Bryce: "We have a graduate starting at Cal (Marvin Jones), and he's in line with that. He's legitimately fast, catches the ball with his hands, and he's very physical."

Jake Rodgers, OT, 6-7, 245, Shadle Park (Spokane): Played TE and DE, battling knee, shoulder and concussion problems as a senior. ... Scout.com's 37th-ranked TE, but he projects as OT. ... Coach Mark Hester: "I think he'll do a great job, and he wants to. He really loves Washington State."

Matt Simmons, CB, 6-0, 185, Bishop Montgomery (Torrance, Calif.): Son of Randal Simmons, WSU player in the 1970s and L.A. SWAT-team officer killed in the line of duty in 2008. ... Two-year captain. ... Ball: "Matt's extremely physical, a tough player with a really good feel for the game."

Kristoff Williams, WR, 6-2, 205, Deer Valley (Antioch, Calif.): MVP of Bay Valley Athletic League also played QB and safety. ... 3.85 student won a National FB Hall of Fame scholar-athlete award. ... WSU coach Paul Wulff: "He's somebody we couldn't pass up. He's got too much size, athleticism, and he's such a high-character guy."

Marquess Wilson, WR, 6-3, 170, Tulare (Calif.) Union: Three-sport athlete won league MVP award in basketball and league titles in high, long and triple jumps. ... Wulff: "The sky's the limit. His potential is way, way out there. As he gets in the weight room and continues to develop, he could be as good as he wants to be."

Already enrolled

David Gonzales, OT, 6-6, 275, Fresno City College: Canceled trips to Tennessee, Arizona. ... Coach Tony Caviglia: "He's a prototypical left tackle. He's long, got strong hands, he's an athlete. He can run, he can pull, he's an unbelievable pass blocker."

Wade Jacobson, OT, 6-6, 310, Gavilan College (Gilroy, Calif.): Also took trips to Arizona, San Diego State and Nevada. ... Will be coached by Steve Morton, who had recruited him for San Jose State before WSU fired line coach Harold Etheridge, who had begun recruiting Jacobson. ... Sturdy: "He's just physically impressive. He has the ability to be a dominating player in the Pac-10."

Bud Withers