I hope that Cradlezone is excited for his favorite NCAA DI wrestling team this year, because Oklahoma looks to have a pretty solid squad this year & they have more than one All-American contender within the lineup.
Gone....
Carter Schmidt had decided to continue his career at Northern Colorado
Beric Jordan? Not sure what the case is with him.
Don't know the full story on Peyton Kellar. Hated to see his career end the way it did. Was 5th in the DI nation in 2024.
D.J. Parker ended his career at three-time All-American.
I told Cradlezone how good Juan Mora was and what he was capable of this time last year. Mora came so close to be an All-American last season. Wish he had another year left, but his eligibility has expired.
Back...
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| 125 Sebastian DeGennaro Or Conrad Hendriksen |
Have a good one here between Sebastian DeGennaro & Conrad Hendriksen. Degennaro went 9-2 last year in a redshirt, collecting a 4-1 decision over Zeke Witt. Hendriksen qualified for the NCAA DI championships with a 5th place showing at the BIG 12's. Florida Vs Texas, should be a good wrestle-off.
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| 141 Tyler Wells Or Isaiah Powe |
We have a good wrestle-off here at 141 too. Tyler Wells is a three-time NCAA DI qualifier who won 19 matches last year & placed 4th at the BIG 12's. Isaiah Powe was an NCAA DI qualifier in 2024 & last year, the Alabama native defeated Nasir Bailey 12-6 at the Soldier Salute. Between whoever doesn't win the wrestle-off at 125, and whoever doesn't win the wrestle-off at 141, I wonder if 133 might be served.
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| 149 Jack Gioffre |
Taking the '25-'26 year off, 2025 NCAA DI qualifier Jack Gioffre, a native of California returns to the lineup in '26-'27.
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| 157 Rafael Hipolito |
Brazil has never had an Olympic medalist in wrestling. While they have had a World Medalist in Women's wrestling, they have yet to produce one in Men's. Could we be looking at the first? Maybe. Rafael Hipolito was unfortunately injured last year, but if he's back 100% this year, the 2025 DI qualifier should prove himself a strong candidate for All-American honors.
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| 165 Paddy Gallagher |
Talk about a difference maker! Ohio State transfer Paddy Gallagher, 8th in the DI nation a year ago is now a Sooner!!
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| 184 Brian Soldano Or Jersey Robb |
Yet another good wrestle-off that will take place in Norman. Brian Soldano, a three-time NCAA DI qualifier came within one match of being an All-American last year. While he's itching to be top 8 by the end of 2026-2027, he'll first have to be #1 in his own practice room as he'll get one hell of a challenge from teammate Jersey Robb for the varsity spot.
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| 197 Anthony Harris |
Anthony Harris looked good at various points last season, including an impressive 9-6 win over three-time DI qualifier Evan Bates.
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| HWT Brad Hill |
I think Brad Hill has the potential to do some big things for the Sooners this year. He was behind Juan Mora, who finished top 12 last year, but was an NCAA DI qualifier in 2024. The former Bettendorf Bulldog did have a 6-2 win over Bennett Tabor last year.
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