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Caleb's desired Olympics weight class will drive lineup. My prediction..
He is our anchor and sacrificed this season for the betterment of next season's team. He's earned the right.
Currently, Caleb will go 65 kg (143 lbs) for Olympic trials making 149 his desired weight next season as opposed to a cut from 157 to 143. Bo takes 141.
141 - Bo
149 - Hitman
Next question is will Seidel outgrow 133 before next season. If he does, then a redshirt isn't out of the question next season. Seidel takes 141 the season after while Bo bumps to 149. If Seidel can wrestle 133 next season, then he has to start
133 - Seidel/Campbell
The returning locks w/ no weight changes are Eddie, Sonny and Jimmy
125 - Eddie
197 - Sonny
HWT - Jimmy
Our other stud freshmen will take starting spots but possibly at new weights. I see Gaj/NN taking 157. Has Gaj become a must start like Seidel next season? Or will he redshirt allowing NN 157? Or do we start both and have NN attempt to bump two weight classes? Burton will start at 165 or 174. I'll project 174.
157 - Gaj/Nininger
165 - Nininger/Church
174 - Burton
184 is our most likely transfer spot unless Gage can make a big jump in terms of weight and performance.
184 - Transfer/Wright
Wildcard: Will Miller reclassify? That makes our team immediately better. He would likely get to choose his weight preference (157 or 165). I'm not going to project this yet.
Current guess for next year's lineup...
125 - Eddie
133 - Seidel
141 - Bo
149 - Hitman
157 - Gaj
165 - Nininger
174 - Burton
184 - Transfer
197 - Sonny
HWT - Jimmy
** Edited by VTDante at 2/5/2026, 10:52:32 AM
Thread Replies (13)
Caleb's desired Olympics weight class will drive lineup. My prediction..
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-- VTDante
Feb 05, 2026 at 10:35 AM ET
VTDante
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02/05/26 10:35 AM ET
I personally like Caleb at 149 and Bo at 141. But, if by chance Caleb did
-- goodbadugly
Feb 05, 2026 at 08:55 AM ET
goodbadugly
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02/05/26 08:55 AM ET
I've been leaning Bo 149, Henson 157
-- Hikinghokie
Feb 05, 2026 at 09:03 AM ET
Hikinghokie
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02/05/26 09:03 AM ET
I think Henson wants to go 49. He will where he wants **
-- texashokie1
Feb 05, 2026 at 10:27 PM ET
texashokie1
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02/05/26 10:27 PM ET
I think Henson wins wherever
-- Hikinghokie
Feb 05, 2026 at 09:37 AM ET
Hikinghokie
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02/05/26 09:37 AM ET
Some talk about Melvin Miller reclassifying to join the Hokies
-- Sonyesman
Feb 05, 2026 at 07:36 AM ET
Sonyesman
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02/05/26 07:36 AM ET
I think it has been said Bo's walking weight is 145ish.**
-- Hokie Flyer
Feb 05, 2026 at 07:27 AM ET
Hokie Flyer
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02/05/26 07:27 AM ET
This is what I’ve seen as well.**
-- TartanHokie
Feb 05, 2026 at 09:45 AM ET
TartanHokie
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02/05/26 09:45 AM ET
If Bo decides to be a career 141, we're really going to want to keep Noah
-- Hikinghokie
Feb 05, 2026 at 08:59 AM ET
Hikinghokie
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02/05/26 08:59 AM ET
I don't think Bo is a career 141 but he's definitely a freshman 141 IMO
-- donjfs3
Feb 05, 2026 at 05:36 PM ET
donjfs3
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02/05/26 05:36 PM ET