Projected Lineups

[flyingcement]

Sooners are confusing for me to project

125: Sebastian Degennaro / Conrad Hendriksen
133: ?
141: Tyler Wells (Minnesota) / Anthony Santaniello (Pittsburgh) / Isaiah Powe (Chattanooga) / Alex Braun / Tyson Charmoli (Wyoming)
149: Jack Gioffre (Illinois)
157: Rafael Hipolito (Virginia Tech)
165: Bryce Burkett / Owen Eck
174: Jersey Robb (Oklahoma State)
184: Eli Cordy
197: Anthony Harris
285: Bradley Hill (Iowa)

One guess is that Wells is cutting back to 133 and that Santaniello and Powe fight it out for 141.  

[TheJimReaper]

39 minutes ago, flyingcement said:

Sooners are confusing for me to project

125: Sebastian Degennaro / Conrad Hendriksen
133: ?
141: Tyler Wells (Minnesota) / Anthony Santaniello (Pittsburgh) / Isaiah Powe (Chattanooga) / Alex Braun / Tyson Charmoli (Wyoming)
149: Jack Gioffre (Illinois)
157: Rafael Hipolito (Virginia Tech)
165: Bryce Burkett / Owen Eck
174: Jersey Robb (Oklahoma State)
184: Eli Cordy
197: Anthony Harris
285: Bradley Hill (Iowa)

One guess is that Wells is cutting back to 133 and that Santaniello and Powe fight it out for 141.  

I don’t think Robb can make 74. He’ll be at 84 or 97. Imagine they’ll go with Bryce Burkett or a transfer at 74. 

[huskerlucas]

On 4/3/2026 at 8:21 PM, flyingcement said:

Nebraska as of right now:
any thoughts, @Husker, @jajensen09

125: Kael Lauridsen (2nd greatest need)
133: Jacob Van Dee
141: Omar Ayoub (3rd greatest need)
149: Nikade Zinkin (4th greatest need)
157: Anklet Thrower
165: LJ Araujo
174: Chris Minto
184: Marco Christensen (this is the biggest need on the roster)
197: Camden McDanel
285: Cade Ziola

Hockaday at 141 and I could maybe see an Ayoub vs Zinkin wrestleoff at 149. In a perfect world he gets back down to 133 for the next few years once Van Dee leaves.

Absolutely need a transfer at 184 and 125 though

[DirkDigler]

21 hours ago, flyingcement said:

Sooners are confusing for me to project

125: Sebastian Degennaro / Conrad Hendriksen
133: ?
141: Tyler Wells (Minnesota) / Anthony Santaniello (Pittsburgh) / Isaiah Powe (Chattanooga) / Alex Braun / Tyson Charmoli (Wyoming)
149: Jack Gioffre (Illinois)
157: Rafael Hipolito (Virginia Tech)
165: Bryce Burkett / Owen Eck
174: Jersey Robb (Oklahoma State)
184: Eli Cordy
197: Anthony Harris
285: Bradley Hill (Iowa)

One guess is that Wells is cutting back to 133 and that Santaniello and Powe fight it out for 141.  

What about all the freshmen coming in?? Mcginty,Taylor,Ontiveros, Russell  could all be potential starters, Or do you think they all redshirt? 

[Tyler Perry]

On 4/4/2026 at 3:30 PM, flyingcement said:

Sooners are confusing for me to project

125: Sebastian Degennaro / Conrad Hendriksen
133: ?
141: Tyler Wells (Minnesota) / Anthony Santaniello (Pittsburgh) / Isaiah Powe (Chattanooga) / Alex Braun / Tyson Charmoli (Wyoming)
149: Jack Gioffre (Illinois)
157: Rafael Hipolito (Virginia Tech)
165: Bryce Burkett / Owen Eck
174: Jersey Robb (Oklahoma State)
184: Eli Cordy
197: Anthony Harris
285: Bradley Hill (Iowa)

One guess is that Wells is cutting back to 133 and that Santaniello and Powe fight it out for 141.  

Could wells get back down to 33? If no, it’ll be Alex Braun 

[GimJustafan]

 

[CyGold]

On 4/1/2026 at 7:10 PM, MoveCountermove said:

Bit of light amongst all the darkness (transfer portal), you love to see stuff like that, but can’t fault kids for wanting to compete, either. 

I didn't read the post as faulting kids for wanting to compete.  NB has a couple options to be a front liner.  That's different than a guy who is log jammed out.

[Idaho]

Oregon State will look something like this. There will be a couple battles for spots. 

125 - Hunter Taylor

133 - Whisenhunt/Saldate/Lopez 

141 - Nash Singleton 

149 - Noah Tolentino

157- CJ Hamblin/Joel Adams

165 - Adrien Reyes/Joel Adams

174 - Daschle Lamer

184 - TJ McDonnell 

197 - Justin Rademacher

HWT- Ricky Thomas (UOK transfer)

 

[MoveCountermove]

4 hours ago, CyGold said:

I didn't read the post as faulting kids for wanting to compete.  NB has a couple options to be a front liner.  That's different than a guy who is log jammed out.

I didn’t say that the post was suggesting that kids are at fault for wanting to compete (or not, for that matter). Not sure what point you are trying to make

[nhs67]

9 hours ago, Idaho said:

Oregon State will look something like this. There will be a couple battles for spots. 

125 - Hunter Taylor

133 - Whisenhunt/Saldate/Lopez 

141 - Nash Singleton 

149 - Noah Tolentino

157- CJ Hamblin/Joel Adams

165 - Adrien Reyes/Joel Adams

174 - Daschle Lamer

184 - TJ McDonnell 

197 - Justin Rademacher

HWT- Ricky Thomas (UOK transfer)

 

I was really hoping to see him go 285, weighing ~225-230lbs.  He has a future at 97 KG and being 197lbs sucks.

[CyGold]

20 hours ago, MoveCountermove said:

I didn’t say that the post was suggesting that kids are at fault for wanting to compete (or not, for that matter). Not sure what point you are trying to make

IMO there is a difference between a guy who has a path to start at a school (even though it's not his ideal wgt) and someone who decides to transfer in search of a path to start.  I was referring to those that wonder why Nick B might stay at tOSU vs a guy like Zach Redding who left for a chance to start.   I  might have misunderstood your post.  Apologies.

[CyGold]

On 4/3/2026 at 8:00 AM, Spladle said:

ISU updated with Castillo news. 
 

125 - Ayala/Smith/Vandermark

133 - Grice/Pearson 

141 - Evan Frost

149 - J Frost 

157 - Paniro 

165 - Euton

174 - Gaitan 

184 - Bartelt/Naaktgeboren

197 - Floyd/Carter/Thompson 

285 - Merrill 

Cyclones have some massive holes to fill. 

I made adjustments to reflect my guesses 

[Idaho]

14 hours ago, nhs67 said:

I was really hoping to see him go 285, weighing ~225-230lbs.  He has a future at 97 KG and being 197lbs sucks.

Yeah, that was the question over the off-season. It would not be a bad move. He has the frame to be a solid 230.As you know it's much different to get to 213 for a weigh in than to keep down at 197 for an entire season. 

[MoveCountermove]

4 hours ago, CyGold said:

IMO there is a difference between a guy who has a path to start at a school (even though it's not his ideal wgt) and someone who decides to transfer in search of a path to start.  I was referring to those that wonder why Nick B might stay at tOSU vs a guy like Zach Redding who left for a chance to start.   I  might have misunderstood your post.  Apologies.

I think we are saying the same thing, no worries

[ScottishSteel]

On 6/5/2026 at 8:45 PM, nhs67 said:

I was really hoping to see him go 285, weighing ~225-230lbs.  He has a future at 97 KG and being 197lbs sucks.

Agreed, thought it was clear the weight cut was kickin his butt at the end of the year

[wrestlingfan22]

On 6/5/2026 at 11:18 AM, Idaho said:

Oregon State will look something like this. There will be a couple battles for spots. 

125 - Hunter Taylor

133 - Whisenhunt/Saldate/Lopez 

141 - Nash Singleton 

149 - Noah Tolentino

157- CJ Hamblin/Joel Adams

165 - Adrien Reyes/Joel Adams

174 - Daschle Lamer

184 - TJ McDonnell 

197 - Justin Rademacher

HWT- Ricky Thomas (UOK transfer)

 

Mutarelli is someone I think could push for a spot if he is healthy.

[Idaho]

1 hour ago, wrestlingfan22 said:

Mutarelli is someone I think could push for a spot if he is healthy.

That kid is tough on top! Yeah, I was bummed we didn't get to see him in action this season.

[wrestlingfan22]

On 6/7/2026 at 7:18 PM, Idaho said:

That kid is tough on top! Yeah, I was bummed we didn't get to see him in action this season.

Yeah hes a stud and I think he can translate well if he can handle the intensity and stay healthy because he is as good as it gets on top. 

Also his HS hit list is pretty insane not even just on the PA level but nationally

[Tyler Perry]

On 6/7/2026 at 4:35 PM, wrestlingfan22 said:

Mutarelli is someone I think could push for a spot if he is healthy.

agree. I’m really excited to see Manuel Saldate get a crack at 33

[Idaho]

9 hours ago, Tyler Perry said:

agree. I’m really excited to see Manuel Saldate get a crack at 33

 133 will be an interesting weight with Whisenhunt, Saldate and Jeff Lopez.  Saldate and Lopez split during the season and Whisenhunt is a NQ. 

[stuclone]

On 6/6/2026 at 8:19 AM, CyGold said:

I made adjustments to reflect my guesses 

Wouldn't be surprised if Rin cuts down to 125 and challenges for the starting spot

[Cornell Kevin]

Cornell 2026-2027

125 lbs- Isaiah Cortez

133 lbs- Elijah Cortez

141 lbs- Vince Cornella

149 lbs- Jaxon Joy

157 lbs - Benny Rogers 

165 lbs- Alessio Perentin 

174 lbs- Simon Ruiz 

184 lbs- Louie Cerchio/Mikey Dellagatta/Eli Diakomihalis 

197 lbs- Jude Correa

285 lbs- Rocky Dellagatta

[Tyler Perry]

1 hour ago, Cornell Kevin said:

Cornell 2026-2027

125 lbs- Isaiah Cortez

133 lbs- Elijah Cortez

141 lbs- Vince Cornella

149 lbs- Jaxon Joy

157 lbs - Benny Rogers 

165 lbs- Alessio Perentin 

174 lbs- Simon Ruiz 

184 lbs- Louie Cerchio/Mikey Dellagatta/Eli Diakomihalis 

197 lbs- Jude Correa

285 lbs- Rocky Dellagatta

That’s a young lineup that gets me excited in 2028

[Truzzcat]

6 hours ago, Cornell Kevin said:

Cornell 2026-2027

125 lbs- Isaiah Cortez

133 lbs- Elijah Cortez

141 lbs- Vince Cornella

149 lbs- Jaxon Joy

157 lbs - Benny Rogers 

165 lbs- Alessio Perentin 

174 lbs- Simon Ruiz 

184 lbs- Louie Cerchio/Mikey Dellagatta/Eli Diakomihalis 

197 lbs- Jude Correa

285 lbs- Rocky Dellagatta

Is Isaiah for sure good to make 125 all year? Luke is of course the standard but he is an immediate finals threat for me if he can make it, have to wonder if that played a roll in Knox leaving too. Meyer at 157 makes this team seriously good.

[Truzzcat]

My take on the missiouri lineup that I think can push for a team trophy if all goes well.

125: Mauger (125 returns a lot of guys from the podium as well as adding in Cortez and Knox so Mauger is going to need to make some improvements to get there, but he seems to get a bit better year over year id put him 7-r16)
133: Gage Walker (in a nomral 133 gage walker would probably be a guy, with Larkin and Fugitt moving up and Drake and Byrd graduating the weight thins out a little bit even adding crookham back in. I think Walker is good enough to beat a Markel baker/ TK davis/ Jacob van dee/Gunner Andrick. Similar outcome to Mauger here albeit I am higher on Walker overall 7-r16)
141: I think the cut was definitely a thing for Zan last year, He took some uncharacteristic losses in a year I think we all expected him to really solidify himself after a great freshman campaign. Assuming he is feeling better at 141 I do not expect him to be particularly undersized. 141 is going to be pretty weak next year overall, you take out Mendez, Hardy and Vega and Ech seemingly moving up. I would not put beating the likes of Nogle, Bailey, Vombaur, Desmond, Cornella etc past fugitt. Raney/Bassett/Stanich are probably out of reach but I may be over evaluating Raney without seeing him compete with the big boys yet. 5-r12)
149: Mendoza (Kid is such a stud, Scrapped with Miller and after the first 3 minutes kind of held his own with Robideau. Had wins last year over Jamison and Catrabone, lost to williams in a one position match where he got crack down cradled and went toe to toe with Millard and Webster despite being much smaller. Lost to Ski in two close ones. I think an entire season knowing what his weight is now and getting accustomed to it + a year in a college room and Mendoza is going to be a son of a bitch at this weight. Despite having the last win over Vega at ironman in 2024 I do not know that I can see him beating him or Henson but I think third is a real outcome for him. 3-8)
157: Rath/Gleason: Gleason had the big win over Melvin at the open but followed that up going 1-2 at trials. Rath is a guy I was extremely bullish on coming out of high school but we have not seen him in a long time. If I were betting I would assume Rath gets the spot but I cannot predict any better than NQ for him at this given time.
165: Heiser/Bambinelli/Conway (If you are a Missouri fan, I think you have to hope Heiser can get down to 165. Without him I think any trophy aspirations are probably gone being they are already on the outside looking in more than likely. Heiser was awesome at both the open and trials at 79kg, and may have won the spot had he not gotten pinned up 12-4 against Jeter. Orginally registred for 74kg before switching last minute, it gives me hope he may be able to get to 165 but seems like it will be challenging to hold all season. Assuming Heiser at another thin weight 6-r16)
174: Steed is really good as we all know health is the only concern. I think winning this weight is within his range of outcomes, and assuming health the only guys I can see him losing to are Larkin if at 174, Minto, Psu guy, Ruiz. 1-5.
184: Sinclair (Not much needs to be said, Despite losing to Angelo twice Its hard for me to see that trend continuing especially with angelo missing time with injury and the margins already being so small. 1-3.)
197: Geog has always had a ton of ability when healthy. I do not think this weight is weak but it lacks a lot of separation outside of Barr. A new training environment and going with Sinclair I think could be a benefit to geog but 197 may be getting Barr back and only loses Elam for the most part. Endene is also back in the mix more than likely so its hard to move Geog much higher than last year. 7-r12)
285: Stoner is a mountain of a man but while this weight does not have a clear favorite in my eyes it has a plethora of dudes. In Descending order Dreshaun, Merill, Keuter, Feldman, Ziola, Mirasola, Amos, Carroll, Voelker, Mullin, Hopke. I think NQ is probably the best outcome for Stoner in this field.