University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Redshirt freshman looking to earn mat time at 141 or 149 pounds this season . . . Redshirted at North Carolina in 2008-09 and then didn't wrestle last year before transferring to UCO.

High School: Captured three state championships and was Outstanding Wrestler at the state meet once during stellar prep career at Morehead High School in Eden, N.C. . . . Finished with a 225-17 career record . . . Was also a member of the state freestyle national team.

Personal: Undecided on a major . . . Names the Pittsburgh Penguins as his favorite professional team . . . Birthdate is Aug. 7, 1990.