Two-time All-American Hendrickson commits to Oklahoma State
New Oklahoma State head wrestling coach David Taylor has landed his first major commitment.
Two-time All-American heavyweight Wyatt Hendrickson announced on Sunday that he will using his final season of eligibility at Oklahoma State. He also took visits to Minnesota and Michigan.
Hendrickson competed for Air Force over the past four seasons, reaching the NCAA tournament four times and twice placing third at the NCAAs at 285 pounds.
He made his commitment announcement on The Barn Session Podcast.
"I made my decision based off what I felt was right, kind of be able to take away the external things that I can't control, and I was like, 'What can I control and where would I want to be regardless of situations like that?' And I just thought Oklahoma State was the best place for me," Hendrickson said.
Hendrickson compiled a record of 96-11 over the past four seasons at Air Force. This past season, Hendrickson was 25-2 with 16 pins en route to his second straight NCAA third-place finish.
He is the third wrestler Oklahoma State has added via the transfer portal but first under Taylor.