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| David Hunsberger Lander |
4th-1st-1st in the NCAA D2 nation, a three-time Super Region II champion & a two-time Midwest Classic champion, David Hunsberger has the opportunity this season to cement himself as one of the best NCAA Division II wrestlers of all time, if he hasn't already.
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| Dajun Johnson UW-Parkside |
The Northern Iowa transfer had an excellent season last year going 33-7 on the year. A Super Region V runner-up, he was 3rd in the D2 nation.
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| Nolan Gessler Tiffin |
7th in the D2 nation & a Midwest Classic runner-up, Nolan Gessler heads into his junior season of competition having posted Super Region III finishes of 5th & 2nd. He won 18 matches last year.
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| Bailey Gimbor Kutztown |
Back-to-back NCAA D2 finishes of 8th the past two seasons, Bailey Gimbor heads into his final season of competition 5th-3rd-1st in Super Region I. He was 24-5 on the year.
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| Brent Nicolosi Mount Olive |
Only a sophomore, Brent Nicolosi won 27 matches last season earning a Super Region II runner-up finish, ending his freshman campaign one match shy of D2 All-American honors & one match shy of a top 8 finish at the Midwest Classic. What is most telling about Nicolosi is that he scored a 6-5 decision over two-time D2 champ David Hunsberger.
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| Ivan Smith New Mexico Highlands |
Ivan Smith heads into his junior season having won Super Region VI & finishing one match shy of D2 All-American honors.
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| Eddie Terreri Felician |
17 wins on the season & a runner-up showing at Super Region I for Eddie Terreri.
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| Kole Marko Minnesota State Mankato |
4th-5th-4th in Super Region V, Kole Marko heads into his senior season probably the best wrestler at 165 lbs yet to make the NCAA D2 tournament. He won 19 matches in '24-'25 & is a two-time NWCA Scholar All-American.
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| Jakob Smith Colorado School of Mines |
The Texas native finished one match shy of NCAA D2 qualification last season, as he took a 4th place finish at Super Region VI. Had an 8-4 decision over R12'er Ivan Smith.
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| Macon Myers Pittsburg-Johnstown |
A transfer of Bloomsburg, Macon Myers took 5th at Super Region I
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| Mason Buckler Frostburg State |
15 wins on the season for Mason Buckler, who placed 6th at Super Region I.
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| Joe Betrand King |
19-5 on the year, Joe Betrand placed 5th at Super Region II.
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| Christian Arrington Belmont Abbey |
'24-'25 saw 12 wins on the season for Christian Arrington & a 6th place finish at Super Region II.
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| Maclain Morency Grand Valley State |
16 wins on the year & a 5th place finish at Super Region III for Maclain Morency.
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| Shane Bates Indianapolis |
Shane Bates placed 6th at Super Region IV.
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| Petyon Handevit Augustana (SD) |
21 wins on the season for Peyton Handevit who finished 5th at Super Region V.
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| Levi Deaguero Adams State |
A 5th place showing at Super Region VI & 22 wins for Levi Deaguero in '24-'25.
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| Tayten Gillette Chadron State |
Tayten Gillette was 6th in Super Region VI last year.
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| Sam Richardson McKendree |
Sam Richardson went 16-4 on the year last year, including a 5:51 fall over All-American Dajun Johnson.
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