2020 Redshirt Report: 141 Pounds
2020 Redshirt Report: 141 Pounds
We run down the 141-pounders who were redshirting and out of the action last season but figure to play a prominent role in the 2019-20 season.
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Of the ten weight class subdivisions in our Redshirt Reports, this is the 141-pound partion.
No longer in the high school halls or shopping malls, the NCAA competitors listed below will drift into their respective lineups and participate in the timeless old attraction: cruising for the action of a college wrestling career.
Any escape from missing varsity matches might help to smooth the unattractive truth that not wrestling in the postseason has no charm to soothe their restless dreams of youth.
Spectators will now have the pleasure of watching their careers, on TV or live streams, in basement bars or in the backs of cars; so cool to see broadcasts.
No need to feel alone, dreamers and misfits, the wrestlers coming off redshirt that you want to follow next year are all right here.
2020 Redshirt Reports: 125 | 133
Real Woods, Stanford, Freshman
Woods was the real deal during his first year matriculating at Stanford. Woods won all four open tournaments he entered and was runner-up at the always challenging Southern Scuffle, resulting in a sparkling 21-1 record.
The New Mexico native graduated from Montini Catholic under the sage tutelage of Izzy Martinez, who has molded more than one NCAA stud who found their way to this season's series of redshirt reports.
Watch Woods in the finals of the 2019 Southern Scuffle against two-time All-American Nick Lee:
Joey Silva, Michigan, Freshman
Vying for the title of most anticipated freshman coming off redshirt at 141-pounds is Joey Silva, who comes to Michigan by way of prep powerhouse Lake Highland, located in Central Florida, sheparded during his high school years by the impeccably regarded Mike Palazzo. Silva had an abbreviated redshirt campaign, winning the Cleveland State Open and then going 3-1 at the prestigious Midlands --all at 133 pounds-- before bowing out via injury default and then shutting down for the rest of the season.
Silva and Woods already have kindled a bit of a rivalry, with their finals match at the 2017 Walsh Jesuit Ironman being one of the most talked about high school bouts in recent memory. Perhaps we will see another clash at the 2019 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational? One can only hope.
In the meantime, you can watch the epic Woods-Silva match from December of 2017 below:
Cole Matthews, Pittsburgh, Freshman
Panther faithful have a promising young lightweight to get hyped about in Cole Matthews. The Reynolds High School product won the Opens Edinboro and Cleveland State, and also placed seventh in the stacked Southern Scuffle, beating a handful of national qualifiers along the way.
Assuming Yianni and Eierman take redshirts, 141 is going to be a fairly open weight next season. Don't be surprised if Matthews claims a spot near the top of it.
Watch Matthews lock down seventh-place at the Scuffle against Lock Haven's DJ Fehlman:
Quinn Kinner, Ohio State, Freshman
The first of several self-dubbed Cozy Boys that will get their names typed up in these redshirt reports, Quinn Kinner is part of a monster 2019 Ohio State recruiting class, most of which will see their first varsity action this season. New Jersey native Quinn "Win Pinner" Kinner won two opens while on redshirt and will be expected to fill the mightly impressive shoes of Joey McKenna in the Buckeye lineup this fall.
Grant Leeth, Missouri, Junior
Leeth already received two medical redshirts after wrestling unattached for Duke in the 2014-2015 season, so it's unclear if the All-American will return to Missouri with sophomore or junior eligibility. Regardless of how Leeth's 2018-19 season-ending injury at the 2018 CKLV will be handled in that regard, Leeth is expected to drop down to 141 to fill the opening in the lineup left by three-time All-American Jaydin Eierman, who is expected to take an Olympic redshirt. Leeth, and his trademark neckbrace, were beasts at 149. One shudders to think how physical they will be at 141.
Malik Johnson, Missouri, Freshman
Malik Johnson may end up having to miss a second postseason in a row, as Grant Leeth is blocking his path at 141 and Brock Mauller will be back at 149. But the four-time Missouri state champ is a very nice option to have on the roster nonetheless.
Brian Courtney, Virginia, Freshman
Courtney's season was cut short last December due to injury. With Jack Mueller coming back at 125 and Louie Hayes going 133, a healthy Courtney up at 141 could give the Cavaliers one of the most fearsome lightweight batteries in the NCAA.
Jason Renteria, Iowa, Sophomore
J-Rent was one of the top recruits of the class of 2017. Things did not work out as planned during his true freshman year at Nebraska, but we could see a turnaround now that the Chicago native has spent over a year in Iowa City. Cracking the insanely deep Iowa lineup is the first challenge, but should he accomplish that, the sky is the limit.
Michael Blockhus, Northern Iowa, Freshman
The Hawkeyes' neighbors to the Northeast are also blessed with a surfeit of lightweight talent on their roster. Blockhus did win three Opens during his redshirt campaign, but finding a spot in the powerful Panther lineup will be easier said than done.
Saul Ervin, SIUE, Freshman
Ervin is one of several young wrestlers who are reasons why head coach Jeremy Spates' Couger squad may turn some heads next season.
Sal Profaci, American, Senior
A national qualifier at Michigan, New Jersey native Sal Profaci transferred to American for his final season of eligibility, where he will try to return to the National Championship from a campus located in our nation's capital.
Clay Carlson, South Dakota State, Freshman
Carlson is a big part of the exciting new look Jackrabbits that second-year head coach Damion Hahn is rolling out in Brookings.
Dylan Droegemueller, North Dakota State FR
Dylan and his gnarly last name are fixing to make waves in Fargo at 141-pounds for the Thundering Herd of North Dakota State.
Lawrence Saenz, Fresno State, Freshman
Cali native Lawrence Saenz is expected to rep the Central Valley at 141 next season.
Marcus Robinson, Buffalo, Freshman
Robinson had a busy redshirt season, amassing an impressive 22-15 record. There's a good chance he hits a similar threshold on the varsity side of things for the Bulls in 2019-20.
Did we miss anyone? Leave someone out of a memory of a lighted street on quiet nights? Let us know!