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2026-27 Wrestling Roster

Easton Taylor

  • Height 5-5
  • Weight 141
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Manhattan, Kan.
  • Highschool Manattan

Biography

Senior 141-pounder eager to make an impact in his final season ... One of the top contenders for the starting spot at a wide-open weight and has the ability to be a force ... Aggressive grappler who excels on his feet and can score points in bunches ... Two-time All-American at Pratt Community College before coming to UCO and redshirting in 2024-25, then lettered in back-up role last year. 
 
2025-26: Had fantastic season while backing up All-American Jason Henschel at 133, finishing 14-1 with 10 bonus-point wins ... Captured Jet Open title with 10-1 finals rout and was co-champion at the Drury Open with teammate Dailey Jennings ... Also took third in the Falcon Open and rolled to 13-1 major decision against Fort Hays State in only dual appearance ... Finished season with 13-match winning streak. 
 
2024-25: Sat out redshirt year after transferring. 
 
PCC: Was national runner-up as both a freshman and sophomore for the Beavers in helping team to second- and third-place team finishes … South Central District champion as a sophomore and was seeded No. 1 at national tournament … Breezed into the finals with two falls – one in 28 seconds – and two major decisions before dropping tough 2-1 decision to the No. 2 seed. 
 
High School: Four-time state placer at Manhattan High School, finishing with a 150-23 career record … Also a Junior Nationals All-American.

Personal: Kinesiology major looking to become a teacher and coach … Enjoys disc golf as a hobby … Names the Kansas City Chiefs as his top team … Lists “The Longest Yard” as his favorite sports movie … Birthdate is Aug. 29, 2003. 

Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25Junior

    5'5" 141 lbs
  • 2025-26Junior

    5'5" 133 lbs
  • 2026-27Senior

    5'5" 141 lbs