#11 Overall Junior Mendoza to Michigan

The University of Michigan’s Class of 2026 is coming together quite nicely. Sean Bormet’s team received their second verbal from the junior class as #11 overall Moses Mendoza (Gilroy, CA) committed to the Wolverines today. Mendoza is currently ranked fourth in the nation at 126 lbs. 

Mendoza was a third-place finisher for Daniel Cormier’s Gilroy High School team at 120 lbs in 2024. The bulk of Mendoza’s accolades have come on the national level as he has placed six times in Fargo - three at the 16U level and three as a Junior. This summer he was sixth in both styles while wrestling at 132 lbs. Last month, Mendoza was third at 126 lbs at the Super 32. 

Mendoza will join #19 Blake Cosby (Dundee, MI) in Michigan’s Class of 2026. 

At the next level, Mendoza projects at the 141 lb weight class. That works out well for the Wolverines as their current starter, Sergio Lemley, is headed into his sophomore year. Mendoza could slide in after his graduation and a redshirt season. 

Michigan is quickly becoming “the spot” for some of California’s best wrestlers. Fellow Gilroy wrestler, Chase Saldate, transferred to Ann Arbor in the offseason for his final year of eligibility. The Mantanona brothers (Beau and Brock) were highly-ranked recruits who have made their way to Michigan. One of the top heavyweight prospects in the Class of 2025, Nick Sahakian, has committed to Bormet’s squad, as well. 

Before committing to the Wolverines, Mendoza also took visits to NC State and Nebraska. 

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