Outside looking in

[flyingcement]

It's still relatively early, but these are the starters at each weight class who have qualified for nationals in the past, but are not ranked to do so currently by wrestlestat:
125
Caleb Weiand, Michigan State
Marcello Milani, Cornell
Richard Castro-Sandoval, CSUB
Tucker Owens, Air Force
Charlie Farmer, Army
Gylon Sims, Citadel
133
Brendan Ferretti, Navy
Blake Boarman, Purdue
Chris Cannon, Minnesota
Gable Strickland, Lock Haven
141
Jesse Vasquez, Cal Baptist
Jordan Soriano, Drexel
Jordan Titus, West Virginia
AJ Rallo, Bellarmine
Greyson Clark, Purdue
149
Wynton Denkins, Virginia
Richard Fedalen, Columbia
Willie McDougald, West Virginia
Gabe Willochell, Wyoming
Jacob Brya, Northern Illinois
Carson DesRosier, Citadel
157
Jared Hill, Wyoming
Luke Nichter, Drexel
Colton Washleski, Virginia
Kai Owen, Columbia
Nick Stampoulos, Lock Haven
165
Mac Church, Virginia Tech
Dylan Gilcher, Michigan
Chandler Amaker, Central Michigan
174
Connor O'Neill, Michigan State
Enrique Munguia, Rider
184
Jaden Bullock, Virginia Tech
Tomas Brooker, Appalachian State
Anthony D'Alesio, Long Island
197
Wolfgang Frable, Army
Zayne Lehman, Ohio
Tucker Hogan, Lock Haven
285
Stephan Monchery, Appalachia State
Hayden Filipovich, Purdue

 

[2001Hokie]

30 minutes ago, flyingcement said:

It's still relatively early, but these are the starters at each weight class who have qualified for nationals in the past, but are not ranked to do so currently by wrestlestat:
125
Caleb Weiand, Michigan State
Marcello Milani, Cornell
Richard Castro-Sandoval, CSUB
Tucker Owens, Air Force
Charlie Farmer, Army
Gylon Sims, Citadel
133
Brendan Ferretti, Navy
Blake Boarman, Purdue
Chris Cannon, Minnesota
Gable Strickland, Lock Haven
141
Jesse Vasquez, Cal Baptist
Jordan Soriano, Drexel
Jordan Titus, West Virginia
AJ Rallo, Bellarmine
Greyson Clark, Purdue
149
Wynton Denkins, Virginia
Richard Fedalen, Columbia
Willie McDougald, West Virginia
Gabe Willochell, Wyoming
Jacob Brya, Northern Illinois
Carson DesRosier, Citadel
157
Jared Hill, Wyoming
Luke Nichter, Drexel
Colton Washleski, Virginia
Kai Owen, Columbia
Nick Stampoulos, Lock Haven
165
Mac Church, Virginia Tech
Dylan Gilcher, Michigan
Chandler Amaker, Central Michigan
174
Connor O'Neill, Michigan State
Enrique Munguia, Rider
184
Jaden Bullock, Virginia Tech
Tomas Brooker, Appalachian State
Anthony D'Alesio, Long Island
197
Wolfgang Frable, Army
Zayne Lehman, Ohio
Tucker Hogan, Lock Haven
285
Stephan Monchery, Appalachia State
Hayden Filipovich, Purdue

 

Fun list and will be interesting to follow how this plays out.  One note...not sure Mac Church will be the starter at 165 lb for VT this season.

[flyingcement]

1 hour ago, 2001Hokie said:

Fun list and will be interesting to follow how this plays out.  One note...not sure Mac Church will be the starter at 165 lb for VT this season.

Thanks and interesting.  Do you see Burton taking over?

[ScottishSteel]

Out of curiosity, did you factor in the conference AQ or just based on rankings?  Mostly applicable to the SoCon wrestlers on your list

[2001Hokie]

10 hours ago, flyingcement said:

Thanks and interesting.  Do you see Burton taking over?

Based on performance so far, definitely.  Getting him more exposure this year is only going to boost his level further going into next year.  

[Tyler Perry]

14 hours ago, flyingcement said:

It's still relatively early, but these are the starters at each weight class who have qualified for nationals in the past, but are not ranked to do so currently by wrestlestat:
125
Caleb Weiand, Michigan State
Marcello Milani, Cornell
Richard Castro-Sandoval, CSUB
Tucker Owens, Air Force
Charlie Farmer, Army
Gylon Sims, Citadel
133
Brendan Ferretti, Navy
Blake Boarman, Purdue
Chris Cannon, Minnesota
Gable Strickland, Lock Haven
141
Jesse Vasquez, Cal Baptist
Jordan Soriano, Drexel
Jordan Titus, West Virginia
AJ Rallo, Bellarmine
Greyson Clark, Purdue
149
Wynton Denkins, Virginia
Richard Fedalen, Columbia
Willie McDougald, West Virginia
Gabe Willochell, Wyoming
Jacob Brya, Northern Illinois
Carson DesRosier, Citadel
157
Jared Hill, Wyoming
Luke Nichter, Drexel
Colton Washleski, Virginia
Kai Owen, Columbia
Nick Stampoulos, Lock Haven
165
Mac Church, Virginia Tech
Dylan Gilcher, Michigan
Chandler Amaker, Central Michigan
174
Connor O'Neill, Michigan State
Enrique Munguia, Rider
184
Jaden Bullock, Virginia Tech
Tomas Brooker, Appalachian State
Anthony D'Alesio, Long Island
197
Wolfgang Frable, Army
Zayne Lehman, Ohio
Tucker Hogan, Lock Haven
285
Stephan Monchery, Appalachia State
Hayden Filipovich, Purdue

 

I’ll never stop believing in Gabe Willochell  

[flyingcement]

6 hours ago, ScottishSteel said:

Out of curiosity, did you factor in the conference AQ or just based on rankings?  Mostly applicable to the SoCon wrestlers on your list

This does not account for AQs.  It is only based on top 33 ranked.  But your point is noted.  

[ScottishSteel]

17 hours ago, Tyler Perry said:

I’ll never stop believing in Gabe Willochell  

Bob Dole

Just transition it to Luke when Gabe graduates

[ScottishSteel]

17 hours ago, flyingcement said:

This does not account for AQs.  It is only based on top 33 ranked.  But your point is noted.  

I think in theory once they hit conference play someone in the conference will start to earn a ranking from racking up wins but I know the point of the exercise was current status

 

was just curious about how you got your list that's all

Edited December 19, 2025 by ScottishSteel