Early Career and Background
Jaxon Potter is an American college football quarterback who began his career at Washington State University after a standout run at Santa Margarita Catholic High School in California, where he emerged as a three-star recruit and a well-regarded pocket passer prospect.
Upon arriving in Pullman, he redshirted his first season to preserve eligibility, gaining experience on the practice field, learning the playbook, and adjusting to the speed and physicality of the college game while competing in a deep quarterback room.
Washington State Breakthrough
Following his redshirt year and limited game action in 2024, Potter entered the 2025 offseason in the middle of a multi-way competition for the Cougars’ starting quarterback job and ultimately won the role heading into the new season.
In his early starts, he displayed efficient passing, good command of the offense, and the ability to lead scoring drives, confirming the potential that recruiting services had seen in him and giving Washington State stability at the most important position on the field.
Transfer Portal Move and Impact
After opening the 2025 season as Washington State’s starter, Jaxon Potter entered the NCAA transfer portal, officially ending his three-year stint with the Cougars and immediately becoming one of the more notable quarterbacks available to other programs.
His portal entry reshapes both his personal trajectory and Washington State’s depth chart, as he brings size, starting experience, and remaining eligibility to a new destination, while the Cougars must turn to other passers to fill the void and adjust their offensive plans.