flyingcement Posted July 10 Posted July 10 Who are you most excited for? Weight Rank Wrestler Conference School 125 12 Sebastian Degennaro Big 12 Oklahoma 125 18 Christian Castillo Big 12 Arizona State 125 37 Leo DeLuca Big Ten Iowa 125 45 Oumar Tounkara EIWA Drexel 125 56 Easton Mull MAC Clarion 125 60 Justin Jones MAC Bloomsburg 125 66 Ayden Bollinger Big Ten Indiana 125 72 Anthony Knox Big Ten Rutgers 125 72 Isaiah Cortez Ivy Cornell 125 72 Henry Aslikyan Big Ten Michigan 133 13 Matt Botello ACC North Carolina 133 44 Jaden Perez EIWA Drexel 133 50 Devin Bobzien Big Ten Wisconsin 133 54 Patrick O'Keefe MAC Lock Haven 133 65 Colton Wade MAC Clarion 133 72 Elijah Cortez Ivy Cornell 133 72 Moses Mendoza Big Ten Michigan 141 6 Nate Desmond Big Ten Penn State 141 32 Luke Satriano Big 12 West Virginia 141 41 Jack Hockaday Big Ten Nebraska 141 46 Tahir Parkins Big Ten Rutgers 141 58 Jace Morgan Big Ten Michigan State 141 74 Bo Bassett ACC Virginia Tech 141 74 Chase Hansen MAC Rider 141 N/A Jordan Joslyn Transitioning Mercyhurst 149 8 Seth Mendoza Big 12 Missouri 149 26 Charles Vanier Big Ten Minnesota 149 40 Logan Paradice Big 12 Northern Iowa 149 42 Donovan Allen MAC SIU Edwardsville 149 46 Jackson Young Big Ten Maryland 149 49 Dominic Ferraro MAC Edinboro 149 52 Jason Worthley Big 12 Utah Valley 149 61 CJ Ferree EIWA Franklin & Marshall 149 62 Jay Chase MAC Bloomsburg 149 63 Thomas Johnson SoCon Citadel 149 65 Anthony Basile MAC George Mason 149 N/A Blake Frantz Transitioning Mercyhurst 157 21 Jabari Hinson Big 12 Arizona State 157 23 Daniel Zepeda Big Ten Michigan 157 39 Ian Fritz Big 12 Utah Valley 157 44 David Gleason Big 12 Missouri 157 63 Brady Campbell SoCon Citadel 157 65 Gavin Carroll EIWA Drexel 157 76 Rylan Paul SoCon Campbell 165 6 Noah Nininger ACC Virginia Tech 165 28 Chase Van Hoven EIWA Lehigh 165 40 Cole Evans Big 12 West Virginia 165 43 Leo Contino MAC Central Michigan 165 61 Adrien Reyes PAC 12 Oregon State 165 62 Jadyn Johnson PAC 12 Little Rock 165 66 Sawyer Ayotte MAC Clarion 165 73 Alessio Parentin Ivy Cornell 174 11 Ryan Burton Big Ten Michigan 174 14 William Henckel Big Ten Penn State 174 29 Bode Marlow ACC Pittsburgh 174 37 Tyler Eise Big 12 Oklahoma 174 41 Connor Wetzel MAC Lock Haven 174 72 John Rowland EIWA Sacred Heart 184 43 Nico Ronchetti MAC SIU Edwardsville 184 52 Tyson Clear MAC Edinboro 184 56 Carson Thomas Big Ten Maryland 184 70 Henry Downing EIWA Sacred Heart 184 72 Sean O'Keefe MAC George Mason 184 N/A Zachary Caldwell Transitioning Mercyhurst 197 23 Harvey Ludington Big Ten Iowa 197 29 Anthony Harris Big 12 Oklahoma 197 39 Levi Bussey PAC 12 Cal Poly 197 48 Noah Weaver Big Ten Purdue 197 53 Mason Higley MAC Kent State 197 55 Aidan Ysaguirre PAC 12 Arizona State 197 68 Jude Correa Ivy Cornell 197 71 Nathan Elstner PAC 12 Northern Illinois 197 72 Jamil Morrow MAC George Mason 197 N/A Julian Burgett Transitioning Mercyhurst 285 19 Ben Szuba Big 12 Arizona State 285 65 Devin Alcon Big 12 Utah Valley 285 66 Nicholas Sahakian Big Ten Michigan 285 66 Rocco Dellagatta Ivy Cornell 285 66 Justice El-Sayad Pac 12 Cal Poly 285 66 Dreshaun Ross Big 12 Oklahoma State 285 66 Mark Effendian Ivy Princeton 285 66 Mason Brancato EIWA LIU 285 66 Coby Merrill Big 12 Iowa State 3
flyingcement Posted July 10 Author Posted July 10 2 minutes ago, Husker said: 285lbs Cade Zola, Nebraska I agree, but they used up more than the allowed number of events for him last year. He had seven events: Bison Open Brown dual Missouri dual Oklahoma State dual Soldier Salute Hasting Open Greyhound open Although... maybe he wrestled those last two events unattached to preserve his year of eligibility and it just hasn't been captured yet in WS.
Simpleman424 Posted July 10 Posted July 10 Karson Brown could be your starter at 141 for the Buckeyes and he could make things even more interesting in that weight class… 2
flyingcement Posted July 10 Author Posted July 10 16 minutes ago, Simpleman424 said: Karson Brown could be your starter at 141 for the Buckeyes and he could make things even more interesting in that weight class… Yes I should have said this is only a subset of what the ultimate list will be. Given the new 5 for 5 rule, we should see a whole different level of freshman starters (IMO). But if they are already listed as a freshman starter in July, it bodes well they may make it to November. 2
Simpleman424 Posted July 10 Posted July 10 8 hours ago, flyingcement said: Yes I should have said this is only a subset of what the ultimate list will be. Given the new 5 for 5 rule, we should see a whole different level of freshman starters (IMO). But if they are already listed as a freshman starter in July, it bodes well they may make it to November. No worries, in that case I think I’m going to go with a guy I was hoping would end up with the Buckeyes this offseason in William Henckel. I just want to see if he even gets to start but I hear he’s good at wrestling…
Husker Posted July 11 Posted July 11 22 hours ago, flyingcement said: I agree, but they used up more than the allowed number of events for him last year. He had seven events: Bison Open Brown dual Missouri dual Oklahoma State dual Soldier Salute Hasting Open Greyhound open Although... maybe he wrestled those last two events unattached to preserve his year of eligibility and it just hasn't been captured yet in WS. 1
ScottishSteel Posted July 11 Posted July 11 9 hours ago, Husker said: This doesn't seem like a reliable source . . . 1 Irrationally proud former WPIAL wrestler No Scotland, No Party . . . Go Beavs
MoveCountermove Posted July 11 Posted July 11 Ryan Burton at 174 for Michigan is easily the biggest surprise of this entire list. Before 5/5 I would have said Botero drops to 125 and Aslikyan red shirts. Now they may wrestle for it, in which case it’s a bit of a toss up, but I like Aikyan’s career trajectory more. Mendoza at 133 has been exciting for me for a few years now, can’t wait to see how he stacks up. Zepeda going 157 will be nice to see if he’s healthy after coming off his ACL injury. Sahakian getting a full season of run will be nice to see, I’m hopeful he’s made huge strides with wrestling partners in the room and we get to see him be very competitive overall. 1
Merkle Posted July 11 Posted July 11 The Cortez brothers - very explosive athletes. Always like fresh blood in the lowerweights. Rocklin Zinkin isn't on the list and will almost certainly be behind Spratley for a year, but excited to see him in some opens. He is my favorite to be the future of 125/57KG if Luke ever moves up. Ross/Merrill/Sahakian - Should be some good wars for years to come. Sahakian is a level below for now, but he has the build to be a great heavy and Michigan has the partners to for him to improve if he has it in him. 1
Simpleman424 Posted July 11 Posted July 11 48 minutes ago, Merkle said: The Cortez brothers - very explosive athletes. Always like fresh blood in the lowerweights. Rocklin Zinkin isn't on the list and will almost certainly be behind Spratley for a year, but excited to see him in some opens. He is my favorite to be the future of 125/57KG if Luke ever moves up. Ross/Merrill/Sahakian - Should be some good wars for years to come. Sahakian is a level below for now, but he has the build to be a great heavy and Michigan has the partners to for him to improve if he has it in him. Sinking can be your favorite whether Luke moves up or not…certainly in the running for one of the most beatable champions last year. 1
2001Hokie Posted July 12 Posted July 12 On 7/9/2026 at 9:48 PM, flyingcement said: Who are you most excited for? Weight Rank Wrestler Conference School 125 12 Sebastian Degennaro Big 12 Oklahoma 125 18 Christian Castillo Big 12 Arizona State 125 37 Leo DeLuca Big Ten Iowa 125 45 Oumar Tounkara EIWA Drexel 125 56 Easton Mull MAC Clarion 125 60 Justin Jones MAC Bloomsburg 125 66 Ayden Bollinger Big Ten Indiana 125 72 Anthony Knox Big Ten Rutgers 125 72 Isaiah Cortez Ivy Cornell 125 72 Henry Aslikyan Big Ten Michigan 133 13 Matt Botello ACC North Carolina 133 44 Jaden Perez EIWA Drexel 133 50 Devin Bobzien Big Ten Wisconsin 133 54 Patrick O'Keefe MAC Lock Haven 133 65 Colton Wade MAC Clarion 133 72 Elijah Cortez Ivy Cornell 133 72 Moses Mendoza Big Ten Michigan 141 6 Nate Desmond Big Ten Penn State 141 32 Luke Satriano Big 12 West Virginia 141 41 Jack Hockaday Big Ten Nebraska 141 46 Tahir Parkins Big Ten Rutgers 141 58 Jace Morgan Big Ten Michigan State 141 74 Bo Bassett ACC Virginia Tech 141 74 Chase Hansen MAC Rider 141 N/A Jordan Joslyn Transitioning Mercyhurst 149 8 Seth Mendoza Big 12 Missouri 149 26 Charles Vanier Big Ten Minnesota 149 40 Logan Paradice Big 12 Northern Iowa 149 42 Donovan Allen MAC SIU Edwardsville 149 46 Jackson Young Big Ten Maryland 149 49 Dominic Ferraro MAC Edinboro 149 52 Jason Worthley Big 12 Utah Valley 149 61 CJ Ferree EIWA Franklin & Marshall 149 62 Jay Chase MAC Bloomsburg 149 63 Thomas Johnson SoCon Citadel 149 65 Anthony Basile MAC George Mason 149 N/A Blake Frantz Transitioning Mercyhurst 157 21 Jabari Hinson Big 12 Arizona State 157 23 Daniel Zepeda Big Ten Michigan 157 39 Ian Fritz Big 12 Utah Valley 157 44 David Gleason Big 12 Missouri 157 63 Brady Campbell SoCon Citadel 157 65 Gavin Carroll EIWA Drexel 157 76 Rylan Paul SoCon Campbell 165 6 Noah Nininger ACC Virginia Tech 165 28 Chase Van Hoven EIWA Lehigh 165 40 Cole Evans Big 12 West Virginia 165 43 Leo Contino MAC Central Michigan 165 61 Adrien Reyes PAC 12 Oregon State 165 62 Jadyn Johnson PAC 12 Little Rock 165 66 Sawyer Ayotte MAC Clarion 165 73 Alessio Parentin Ivy Cornell 174 11 Ryan Burton Big Ten Michigan 174 14 William Henckel Big Ten Penn State 174 29 Bode Marlow ACC Pittsburgh 174 37 Tyler Eise Big 12 Oklahoma 174 41 Connor Wetzel MAC Lock Haven 174 72 John Rowland EIWA Sacred Heart 184 43 Nico Ronchetti MAC SIU Edwardsville 184 52 Tyson Clear MAC Edinboro 184 56 Carson Thomas Big Ten Maryland 184 70 Henry Downing EIWA Sacred Heart 184 72 Sean O'Keefe MAC George Mason 184 N/A Zachary Caldwell Transitioning Mercyhurst 197 23 Harvey Ludington Big Ten Iowa 197 29 Anthony Harris Big 12 Oklahoma 197 39 Levi Bussey PAC 12 Cal Poly 197 48 Noah Weaver Big Ten Purdue 197 53 Mason Higley MAC Kent State 197 55 Aidan Ysaguirre PAC 12 Arizona State 197 68 Jude Correa Ivy Cornell 197 71 Nathan Elstner PAC 12 Northern Illinois 197 72 Jamil Morrow MAC George Mason 197 N/A Julian Burgett Transitioning Mercyhurst 285 19 Ben Szuba Big 12 Arizona State 285 65 Devin Alcon Big 12 Utah Valley 285 66 Nicholas Sahakian Big Ten Michigan 285 66 Rocco Dellagatta Ivy Cornell 285 66 Justice El-Sayad Pac 12 Cal Poly 285 66 Dreshaun Ross Big 12 Oklahoma State 285 66 Mark Effendian Ivy Princeton 285 66 Mason Brancato EIWA LIU 285 66 Coby Merrill Big 12 Iowa State Ryan Burton is at VT... 1 1
Hoyt Matthews Posted July 12 Posted July 12 11 hours ago, MoveCountermove said: Ryan Burton at 174 for Michigan is easily the biggest surprise of this entire list. Before 5/5 I would have said Botero drops to 125 and Aslikyan red shirts. Now they may wrestle for it, in which case it’s a bit of a toss up, but I like Aikyan’s career trajectory more. Mendoza at 133 has been exciting for me for a few years now, can’t wait to see how he stacks up. Zepeda going 157 will be nice to see if he’s healthy after coming off his ACL injury. Sahakian getting a full season of run will be nice to see, I’m hopeful he’s made huge strides with wrestling partners in the room and we get to see him be very competitive overall. Botero was in Vegas at 57 Kilos and went 61 for U20 WTT not sure if that means anything, but agree has me wondering what he will do. 1
H82Lose Posted July 12 Posted July 12 125 OU, kid is scrappy. Desmond at Penn St will be fun to watch. DeLuca, can he stay healthy? That kid is solid, but nevr healthy.
juniorvarsity Posted July 12 Posted July 12 125 - DeLuca impressed me in high school, but injured last year. Has great training partners 133 - Cortez is a solid freshman. We saw him against Seidel at U20 WTTs. 133 is just so top heavy, but doesn't mean Cortez can't have a solid freshman season. 141 - I would bet Desmond gets the spot. Hard to gauge the Lilledahl win, but he did have a SV win over Ragusin. Then obviously Bo Bassett. He is going to get a lot of attention. I think he is at least a finalist, but I'm a fan. 149 - Mendoza beat Frost, Willochell(r12). Up at 157 National Duals he beat Catrabone. He seems like a freshman that can AA 157 - Zepeda. I'm interested but I'm not convinced yet he is an AA type guy 165 - Ninninger up two weight classes. People say he beat Gaj for the spot before getting injured 174 - how good is Eise at Oklahoma? Burton looked great at U20s. Henckle or Cunningham the guy for PSU. I lean Henckle (but that's for another thread). 184 - can Michael White beat Berge? Can Adam Waters beat Fishback? 197 - has Ludington improved? I think Correa seems like an AA threat HWT - Merrill, Ross, Ziola
MoveCountermove Posted July 12 Posted July 12 16 hours ago, Hoyt Matthews said: Botero was in Vegas at 57 Kilos and went 61 for U20 WTT not sure if that means anything, but agree has me wondering what he will do. Could see Botero 125 this year, then 133 next year. Aslikyan sits 1 then goes 125 for 4. Mendoza 133 for 1 then up to 141 etc
Simpleman424 Posted July 12 Posted July 12 (edited) 1 hour ago, juniorvarsity said: 125 - DeLuca impressed me in high school, but injured last year. Has great training partners 133 - Cortez is a solid freshman. We saw him against Seidel at U20 WTTs. 133 is just so top heavy, but doesn't mean Cortez can't have a solid freshman season. 141 - I would bet Desmond gets the spot. Hard to gauge the Lilledahl win, but he did have a SV win over Ragusin. Then obviously Bo Bassett. He is going to get a lot of attention. I think he is at least a finalist, but I'm a fan. 149 - Mendoza beat Frost, Willochell(r12). Up at 157 National Duals he beat Catrabone. He seems like a freshman that can AA 157 - Zepeda. I'm interested but I'm not convinced yet he is an AA type guy 165 - Ninninger up two weight classes. People say he beat Gaj for the spot before getting injured 174 - how good is Eise at Oklahoma? Burton looked great at U20s. Henckle or Cunningham the guy for PSU. I lean Henckle (but that's for another thread). 184 - can Michael White beat Berge? Can Adam Waters beat Fishback? 197 - has Ludington improved? I think Correa seems like an AA threat HWT - Merrill, Ross, Ziola I don’t think Waters beats Fishback…if he didn’t break his ribs this year he’d be an AA again. He can be extremely frustrating to watch but I mean he’s the guy. I’d be surprised if Waters beats him but that cut is brutal for Fishback so it’s not out of the realm… Edited July 12 by Simpleman424
DocBB Posted July 13 Posted July 13 Antonio Mills for OhSt if he can make 125. But he looked pretty big tonight at 132 beating Paul Kenny
Simpleman424 Posted July 13 Posted July 13 13 minutes ago, DocBB said: Antonio Mills for OhSt if he can make 125. But he looked pretty big tonight at 132 beating Paul Kenny He was having a hard time with the weight cut this past year…I’m not sure he makes it down.
juniorvarsity Posted July 13 Posted July 13 1 hour ago, Simpleman424 said: I don’t think Waters beats Fishback…if he didn’t break his ribs this year he’d be an AA again. He can be extremely frustrating to watch but I mean he’s the guy. I’d be surprised if Waters beats him but that cut is brutal for Fishback so it’s not out of the realm… Didn't know about the ribs. Thanks for sharing that. But yeah, I agree. But with the new rules, everyone in the room is trying to start
Tyler Perry Posted July 13 Posted July 13 On 7/11/2026 at 4:51 PM, Merkle said: The Cortez brothers - very explosive athletes. Always like fresh blood in the lowerweights. Rocklin Zinkin isn't on the list and will almost certainly be behind Spratley for a year, but excited to see him in some opens. He is my favorite to be the future of 125/57KG if Luke ever moves up. Ross/Merrill/Sahakian - Should be some good wars for years to come. Sahakian is a level below for now, but he has the build to be a great heavy and Michigan has the partners to for him to improve if he has it in him. 100% agree
Tyler Perry Posted July 13 Posted July 13 (edited) Could see Waylon Cressell making some noise for UNI at 184. Tyson Martin snatches Luke Rasmussen’ spot at SDSU? Tyler Dekraker AA threat at 149? How do guys like Perentin, Rath, Heiser, and Jake Hockaday look? Army has a bunch of stud ‘26 guys coming in. Uhorchuck, Besmer, and LaPlante all have legitimate bids to get into the lineup Edited July 13 by Tyler Perry 2
MoveCountermove Posted July 13 Posted July 13 I’m pretty stoked for Camden Rugg at this point. I was already happy to have him in the fold and especially recruiting him before he started seeing big jumps up rankings and so on, but he just had a great Fargo and it makes me more excited. Not a ton else from the rest of Michigan recruits at Fargo that I noticed, may have missed some. Also try tracking kids from the state, but we don’t produce a ton of placers. Had a few this year which was nice to see.
Jackson Lininger Northern York, Pennsylvania Class of 2027 Committed to Slippery Rock Projected Weight: 149
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