Congratulations Wesley Steiner!

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72 rookies and udfa’s competed this weekend for a chance to attend fall camp.

Wesley Steiner represented WSU as a fullback recruit.

Good luck!






Wesley Steiner is a senior linebacker for the Washington State University (WSU) Cougars football team. Here's a concise overview based on available information:

- **Background**: Originally from Warner Robins, Georgia, Steiner was a highly rated four-star recruit out of high school, ranked among the top prospects in Georgia and nationally at his position. He began his college career at Auburn University, where he played four seasons (2019–2023), appearing in 47 games and recording 86 tackles, including 46 in 2022, his most productive year.[](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/may/10/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-/)[](https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/article/wsu-football-adds-over-1100-snaps-with-auburn-lb-transfer-wesley-steiner-231559251/)[](https://www.cougcenter.com/2024/5/11/24154235/wesley-steiner-wsu-transfer-auburn)

- **Transfer to WSU**: In the summer of 2024, Steiner transferred to WSU, bringing significant SEC experience with over 1,100 snaps at Auburn. He joined the Cougars to add depth and veteran presence to the linebacker corps under head coach Jake Dickert and defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding, who previously coached him at Auburn in 2021–2022.[](https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/wesley-steiner/13880)[](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/may/10/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-/)[](https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/article/wsu-football-adds-over-1100-snaps-with-auburn-lb-transfer-wesley-steiner-231559251/)

- **2024 Season**: At WSU, Steiner appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams, and tied for a team-high in appearances. He recorded 8 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, and no sacks or interceptions. His versatility across linebacker positions and special teams roles added flexibility to WSU’s defense.[](https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/wesley-steiner/13880)[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008/wesley-steiner)[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008)

- **Additional Details**:
- **Physical Stats**: 6’1”, 242 lbs.[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008/wesley-steiner)
- **Eligibility**: Steiner has one year of eligibility remaining (his COVID year).[](https://www.cougcenter.com/2024/5/11/24154235/wesley-steiner-wsu-transfer-auburn)
- **Academics**: He earned a bachelor’s degree in General Science Education from Auburn and is pursuing a Master of Health Science in Anesthesia. He was on the SEC Academic Honor Roll multiple times.[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-steiner-a2a4a3235/)[](https://auburntigers.com/sports/football/roster/season/2023/player/wesley-steiner)
- **NIL Valuation**: Estimated at around $119,000 annually through endorsements and local partnerships.[](https://www.collegenetworth.com/wesley-steiner-washington-state/)

- **Role at WSU**: Steiner competes with a talented linebacker group, including Taariq Al-Uqdah, Kyle Thornton, Keith Brown, and Parker McKenna. His experience enhances WSU’s defense, though he primarily contributed on special teams in 2024. How he adapts to Schmedding’s defensive scheme long-term remains a point of interest.[](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/may/10/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-/)[](https://www.cougcenter.com/2024/5/11/24154235/wesley-steiner-wsu-transfer-auburn)[](https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/wsu-cougar-football/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-star-recruit/)

For the latest updates, you can check WSU Athletics (wsucougars.com), ESPN, or follow WSU Football on X (@WSUCougarFB).[](https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/wesley-steiner/13880)[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008/wesley-steiner)

If you need specific stats, game highlights, or further details, let me know!

 

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72 rookies and udfa’s competed this weekend for a chance to attend fall camp.

Wesley Steiner represented WSU as a fullback recruit.

Good luck!

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Wesley Steiner is a senior linebacker for the Washington State University (WSU) Cougars football team. Here's a concise overview based on available information:

- **Background**: Originally from Warner Robins, Georgia, Steiner was a highly rated four-star recruit out of high school, ranked among the top prospects in Georgia and nationally at his position. He began his college career at Auburn University, where he played four seasons (2019–2023), appearing in 47 games and recording 86 tackles, including 46 in 2022, his most productive year.[](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/may/10/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-/)[](https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/article/wsu-football-adds-over-1100-snaps-with-auburn-lb-transfer-wesley-steiner-231559251/)[](https://www.cougcenter.com/2024/5/11/24154235/wesley-steiner-wsu-transfer-auburn)

- **Transfer to WSU**: In the summer of 2024, Steiner transferred to WSU, bringing significant SEC experience with over 1,100 snaps at Auburn. He joined the Cougars to add depth and veteran presence to the linebacker corps under head coach Jake Dickert and defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding, who previously coached him at Auburn in 2021–2022.[](https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/wesley-steiner/13880)[](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/may/10/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-/)[](https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/article/wsu-football-adds-over-1100-snaps-with-auburn-lb-transfer-wesley-steiner-231559251/)

- **2024 Season**: At WSU, Steiner appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams, and tied for a team-high in appearances. He recorded 8 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, and no sacks or interceptions. His versatility across linebacker positions and special teams roles added flexibility to WSU’s defense.[](https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/wesley-steiner/13880)[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008/wesley-steiner)[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008)

- **Additional Details**:
- **Physical Stats**: 6’1”, 242 lbs.[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008/wesley-steiner)
- **Eligibility**: Steiner has one year of eligibility remaining (his COVID year).[](https://www.cougcenter.com/2024/5/11/24154235/wesley-steiner-wsu-transfer-auburn)
- **Academics**: He earned a bachelor’s degree in General Science Education from Auburn and is pursuing a Master of Health Science in Anesthesia. He was on the SEC Academic Honor Roll multiple times.[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-steiner-a2a4a3235/)[](https://auburntigers.com/sports/football/roster/season/2023/player/wesley-steiner)
- **NIL Valuation**: Estimated at around $119,000 annually through endorsements and local partnerships.[](https://www.collegenetworth.com/wesley-steiner-washington-state/)

- **Role at WSU**: Steiner competes with a talented linebacker group, including Taariq Al-Uqdah, Kyle Thornton, Keith Brown, and Parker McKenna. His experience enhances WSU’s defense, though he primarily contributed on special teams in 2024. How he adapts to Schmedding’s defensive scheme long-term remains a point of interest.[](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/may/10/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-/)[](https://www.cougcenter.com/2024/5/11/24154235/wesley-steiner-wsu-transfer-auburn)[](https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/wsu-cougar-football/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-star-recruit/)

For the latest updates, you can check WSU Athletics (wsucougars.com), ESPN, or follow WSU Football on X (@WSUCougarFB).[](https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/wesley-steiner/13880)[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008/wesley-steiner)

If you need specific stats, game highlights, or further details, let me know!

Steiner illustrates just how bad Schmedding, Dickert's decision making, defense was.

Steiner was doing well in the SEC, and has a chance to make the NFL. SEC, NFL competition, is way the hell better then the WSU linebacker Corp, and the WEAK, PATHETIC WSU schedule. He would have been a awesome starter on any PAC 10/12 team, and ESPECIALLY going against the WEAK, PATHETIC WSU schedule last year.

But despite that, Schmedding, Dickert STUPIDLY didn't even play him as a back up, and STUPIDLY relegated him to special teams.

Steiner SHOULD have started. And if he had started, or at least had been the 1st in, main back up, and had gotten a lot of minutes, WSU's defense would have been better, and WSU might probably would have only lost 1 game.

 

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Steiner illustrates just how bad Schmedding, Dickert's decision making, defense was.

Steiner was doing well in the SEC, and has a chance to make the NFL. SEC, NFL competition, is way the hell better then the WSU linebacker Corp, and the WEAK, PATHETIC WSU schedule. He would have been a awesome starter on any PAC 10/12 team, and ESPECIALLY going against the WEAK, PATHETIC WSU schedule last year.

But despite that, Schmedding, Dickert STUPIDLY didn't even play him as a back up, and STUPIDLY relegated him to special teams.

Steiner SHOULD have started. And if he had started, or at least had been the 1st in, main back up, and had gotten a lot of minutes, WSU's defense would have been better, and WSU might probably would have only lost 1 game.

How in the fcking hell world does a FCKING AWESOME LB CORP:

Taariq Al Updah, Steiner, Keith Brown, Parker McKenna, Kyle Thorton.

How the FCKING hell does such a awesome LB corp, give up so many damn rushing yards, rushing TD's, LONG PASSES, pass TD's, blown coverages, big plays, etc.

And before anybody says they were crap players.

Updah was a 3.5 star player that had good offers, that transfered to UW. Keith Brown was a 3.5 star recruit that also transfered, got a NIL Deal, etc. Steiner was a 4 STAR, FOUR FCKING AWESOME STAR recruit, that did WELL in the SEC, that BETTER then PAC 2 level. Patrick McKenna was a 2.5 star to 3 star player with experience, Kyle Thornton was a 2.5 star, 6th, SIXTH year senior player.

Those players have either been awesome elsewhere, have transfered to awesome football programs, are NFL candidate prospects, etc.

That WSU Linebacker Corp, SHOULD HAVE BEEN A FCKING STEEL WALL, that should have held RB's to 2.5 YPC, etc.

Bad decision making, bad scheme, BAD COACHING, etc, NOT the players, led to the bad LB corp, defense, etc.