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Nick Bakken
Returning to Washington State for 2026
R-Jr. · Whitefish Bay, Wis. → Whitefish Bay HS
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Nick Bakken
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Washington State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Washington State
Returning around him
- 25% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -13 net (28 in / 41 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Washington State · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #95 · 2026 recruiting class #125
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #7071
Peaked at #7071 this season.
Background
WASHINGTON STATE RS-FRESHMAN (2025): Enrolled in January and participated in spring practice...appeared in one game…appeared on a field goal and PAT at North Texas…missed remainder of season with injury. SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FRESHMAN (2024): Appeared in six games…redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL Nick a...