FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling and head coach Obenson Blanc announced the 2026 signing class Tuesday afternoon.
The class features seven newcomers, six freshmen and one transfer, and includes 10 state championships and over a dozen junior national All-American honors. The signee class comes from five different states, including a pair from North Dakota and Minnesota.
Alex Gau of Champlin Park has committed to wrestling for Augustana University following his upcoming senior season.
Sully Marx of Watertown-Mayer has committed to wrestling for Saint John’s University following his upcoming senior season.
St. Cloud State welcomes 22 new athletes to the program
St. Cloud, MN – St. Cloud State Wrestling is excited to welcome an outstanding group of student-athletes to the Huskie family. This recruiting class brings a tremendous combination of championship experience, national-level success, proven leadership, and relentless work ethic. From state champions and All-Americans to accomplished collegiate transfers, each athlete embodies the values and competitive spirit that define St. Cloud State Wrestling. We are thrilled to add this talented group to our program and look forward to watching them grow on and off the mat while continuing the proud tradition of Huskie Wrestling. Together, they represent a bright future for St. Cloud State and an exciting next chapter for our program.
Aiden Herbst of Buffalo has committed to wrestling for Saint John’s University next season.
Kaleb Mead of Watertown-Mayer has committed to wrestling for Augustana University following his upcoming senior season.
Landon Thoennes of St. Michael-Albertville has committed to wrestling for the University of Minnesota following his upcoming senior season.
MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State head coach Brady Wilson has announced that he plans to welcome 21 student-athletes to the roster, along with a new adjunct coach who will step into an existing role for the Maverick wrestling program in the upcoming season.
All signings are contingent upon admission to Minnesota State and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
MINNEAPOLIS – Gopher wrestling has added Minnesota native Drayden Morton to its roster, head coach Brandon Eggum announced Friday.
Hailing from Winthrop, Minn., Morton spent the past three seasons at Cal Baptist where he competed at both 157 and 165 pounds and finished with an overall record of 33-25 for the Lancers. He is expected to compete at 165 pounds for the Golden Gophers.
“We are excited to bring Drayden back to his home state,” Eggum said. “As a two-year starter at Cal Baptist, he brings valuable experience, strong character, and a work ethic that will fit extremely well within our program and culture here at the University of Minnesota.”
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State wrestling program added two future Jackrabbits to the program on Tuesday, as they announced the addition of two class of 2026 recruits.