Purdue Adds 8 Wrestlers on National Signing Day

"I'm happy that we're bringing in a lot of really talented, high-character and hard-working young men who love the sport of wrestling. They all decided Purdue was the place for them because of the team culture, which is something we really value. While last year's class had more of an emphasis on the lower weights, this one brings a wealth of upper weights."

"Brady Brown is a talented kid whose work ethic is just tremendous. Very physical, stalky and resilient. Always great to get a wrestler from a hotbed like Pennsylvania, which prepares you well for the grind of the Big Ten."

"Grayson Fuchs comes from two great mentors in Mitch Hancock and Scottie Burnett, from Joey Blaze's background. They both speak really highly of Grayson. I think he's going to really bloom once we get him in our room, and he's already done so much with a lot of big wins."

"Super excited about William, as someone who I know comes from a great athletic background with his dad a former college teammate of mine. I see the same things in William. A really high-character kid who is going to work hard and still hasn't yet fully tapped into his potential."

"Kyle Gallo is a guy who had a big Fargo tournament this past summer and followed it up with a strong Super 32 showing. He's unique in his skillset which I really like, he's tough on top and likes playing with drags. Just a very good, hard-working kid who will fill a weight class need for us."

"Luke Hayden has a ton of great results, especially on the folkstyle scene. His top skillset is very tough. He's been coached by people that I really respect and we know what his background is. When we get him in a room like ours, we think he's going to continue to make big jumps."

"Zandon Hopson is a guy who I'm fascinated with what he can be down the road. He's tall and athletic, and possesses movement that not many big men have. As he continues to fill out his frame, he's going to have a very high ceiling."

"Really excited to get Caleb as a late addition to the class. Obviously a family and young man who we know really well, and we know what he's about and how hard he's going to work. A great student of the sport who's blooming late at the right time, like his brother."

"Ethan Sonne is a guy who really had a huge spring last year, in the cadet national championships and followed that up with a state title in Illinois. He announced himself onto the scene. Defensively he has great hips and great feel, and once we marry that up with getting his attacks set up he'll be very dangerous in college. A great kid who I think highly of as a person."