University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Multi-talented 133-pounder who will make a big push for the starting berth … Showed what he’s capable of in starting during the regular season last year before losing job before regional to an eventual All-American … Superb athlete and aggressive lightweight who’s always looking to score … Redshirted in 2019-20 and retained a year of eligibility after the NCAA didn’t count last year’s COVID-shortened 2020-21 season.

2020-21: Dominated in finishing 6-0 with a forfeit and five bonus-point wins … Pinned two opponents and outscored other three a combined 56-13 in recording two technical falls and a major decision … Finished with 24-2 advantage in takedowns.

2019-20: Sat out redshirt season.

High School: Captured state title and an All-State pick as senior at Tulsa McLain High School … Went perfect 36-0 his final season in earning Class 4A Most Outstanding Wrestler honors … Also picked up All-America honors at Junior Nationals in the summer.

Personal: Education major … Has five siblings, with younger brother Gerard a teammate at UCO ... Birthdate is July 23, 2001.