USA?s ?Who?s Number One? Champion at 220lbs Pledges Allegiance to Oklahoma State Cowboys Wrestling

The 24-year-old wrestling sensation was a part of Gilroy High School in Ontario, California. He is one of the highest-ranked high school wrestlers in the nation. His incredible skills have taken him to the world of high school wrestling championships. The wrestler participates in the 220-pound class in his arena.

But that’s not all; Cody Merril is considered the seventh recruit of the 2024 class among all the wrestlers. Merril’s performance is not only amazing, but he acts as the powerhouse in all the wrestling programs he takes part in. His stakes were only getting higher day by day, which led him to the commitment he had recently announced.

A brand new addition to Cowboys’ wrestling stable

Recently, the wrestler used social media to make a big announcement about his upcoming performance. The athlete will now perform in the wrestling event at Oklahoma State Cowboys University. He captioned the picture by stating, “After a long process, I am excited to announce that I will be furthering my academic and athletic career at Oklahoma State University. I am very thankful for the support from my family, friends, and coaches. Go pokes.”

He shared a picture of himself where he could be seen wearing a cowboy hat, as he will be a part of the Cowboy Wrestling family. Fans are now in high anticipation. Talking about 2021, the player has remarkably clinched victory at the Stae Invitational by showcasing his skills in the 182-pound class. But who knew it was just the beginning for the wrestler to prove his prowess?

Top USA wrestler for a reason!

Merril dominated a competition in Fargo that very year. The wrestler emerged as the 16U freestyle runner-up and Greco-Roman National Champion at the 170-pound competition. He didn’t stop there, as he went on to be a part of the Junior National Championships and claimed his victory as well.

Apart from his game, he made headlines while taking part in “Who’s Number One?” He fetched the number one position in 220 pounds, defeating Sawyer Bartelt, hailing from South Dade, Florida. He kind of established his wrestling supremacy with the win.

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In 2022, Merril showcased a jaw-dropping performance in the match at the U17 World Championship that took place in Rome, Italy. Despite bagging a bronze medal, his performance in the ring made fans shout his name at the top of their lungs.

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