Northern Iowa
125: Trevor Andersen; was probably close to an at-large this year. If he improves in the offseason, he could be an NCAA qualifier. Had a win over then #1 Kamacho this year, but that doesn't really mean much with how 125 was
133: Julian Farber; probably capable of winning a few matches in the NCAA tournament if he doesn't get hurt again
141: Cael Happel; can't ever put a great NCAA tournament together but good wrestler nonetheless who should get close to the podium
149: Colin Realbuto; assuming he returns from Team Italy, he should be another guy capable of making the bloodround. I think he did in 2023?
157: Ryder Downey; returning 5 seed at the NCAA tournament. hopefully with an offseason of improvement, he can be on the podium. Was definitely overseeded this year but he's certainly capable
165: Jack Thomsen; returning NCAA qualifier. People from his hometown think he has the highest ceiling of the Thomsen brothers, but he's running out of time to pull that off
174: Jared Simma; showed what he's capable of at the NCAA tournament this year. Assuming he can get a little better, he could another guy who gets close to the bloodround. Gave Griffith all he could handle, which was probably his best showing even though he beat the 5 seed first round
184: Keck
197: Wyatt Voelker; wasn't sure what we'd get from him this year. Apparently an exceptional Greco guy who did very well in the U20 Greco Worlds, but didn't turn it into a big first year as the starter. Big frame, so hopefully he can get stronger, improve, and win another match or two at the NCAA tournament
285: Jose Valdez; assuming no one transfers in, he's the only heavyweight on the roster this past year besides Gordon. No idea what can be expected of him, but shouldn't be too big a dropoff from Gordon, who didn't qualify for the NCAA tournament this year anyway
Some real potential here if all goes well. Knowing the UNI athletics department though, not all will go well.
