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2026-27 Wrestling Roster

Canon Acklin

  • Height 5-9
  • Weight 133
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Collinsville, Okla.
  • Highschool Collinsville

Biography

Sophomore letterman who will be in the hunt at either 133 or 141 pounds ... Came in last year as a Division I transfer and saw extensive action in back-up role at 141 ... Looking to drop down a weight this season but could also be a factor at 141 ... Talented youngster capable of being a real asset this season ... Spent redshirt year at Iowa State in 2024-25 before coming to UCO. 
 
2025-26: Competed in four open tournaments and one dual, finishing 16-4 with 10 bonus-point wins ... Went 3-2 in season-opening Falcon Open, then had top-three finishes in next three tournaments ... Went 5-0 at the Bob Smith Open, capping title run with 7-4 sudden-victory finals win over eventual national tournament qualifier Kieran Thompson of Adams State ... Runner-up at the Jet Open and placed third in the Roger Denker Open ... Earned 13-0 major decision in dual against Fort Hays State. 
 
ISU: Went 7-3 with two technical falls in three open tournaments while redshirting for the Cyclones in 2024-25 ... Placed third in both the Luther and Buena Vista opens. 
 
High School: Rare Oklahoma four-time state champion at Collinsville High School, finishing with spectacular 143-9 career record ... Helped lead the Cardinals to a pair of Class 5A team titles and was named Class 5A Wrestler of the Year as a senior. 
 
Personal: Biology major looking to become a dentist ... Older brother (Drake) wrestled at Appalachian State ... Enjoys golfing in his spare time ... Names the Green Bay Packers as his favorite team ... Birthdate is Nov. 18, 2004.  

Historical Player Information

  • 2025-26Redshirt Freshman

    5'9" 133 lbs

  • 2026-27Sophomore

    5'9" 133 lbs
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