National #1 Overall Wrestling Recruits
Anthony Valencia - St. John Bosco HS
Anthony Valencia – St. John Bosco HS
When Nick Feldman signed in 2021, he became the fifth #1 overall recruit to ink with the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Tom Ryan-era (2006-present). Here is a look back at the top wrestlers from each class going back to 2005. Rankings are from several media outlets:
The Open Mat: 2018 – present
D1CW: 2011-2017
Intermat: 2005-2010
| Year | Name | High School | Home State | Weight | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Nick Feldman | Malvern Prep | Pennsylvania | 285 |  |
| 2021 | Shayne Van Ness | Blair Academy | New Jersey | 141/149 |  |
| 2020 | Keegan O’Toole | Arrowhead | Wisconsin | 165 |  |
| 2019 | Carson Kharchla | Olentangy Liberty | Ohio | 165 | |
| 2018 | Gable Steveson | Apple Valley | Minnesota | 285 |  |
| 2017 | Daton Fix | Sand Springs | Oklahoma | 125 |  |
| 2016 | Mark Hall | Apple Valley | Minnesota | 174 | |
| 2015 | Anthony Valencia | St. John Bosco | California | 165 |  |
| 2014 | Kyle Snyder | Good Counsel | Maryland | 197 | |
| 2013 | Bo Jordan | Graham | Ohio | 174 | |
| 2012 | Jason Tsirtsis | Crown Point | Indiana | 149 |  |
| 2011 | Morgan McIntosh | Calvary Chapel | California | 197 | |
| 2010 | Logan Stieber | Monroeville | Ohio | 133 | |
| 2009 | David Taylor | Graham | Ohio | 157 | |
| 2008 | Jason Welch | Las Lomas | California | 157 | |
| 2007 | Cody Gardner | Christiansburg | Virginia | 285 |  |
| 2006 | David Craig | Brandon | Florida | 184 |  |
| 2005 | Dustin Schlatter | Massillon Perry | Ohio | 149 | |
