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Rutgers Wrestling lands heavyweight Daniel Herrera
TL;DR
Daniel Herrera, a heavyweight wrestler and Iowa State transfer, has committed to Rutgers with three years of eligibility remaining. He previously redshirted and had a 29-15 record as a true freshman, finishing fifth at the Big 12 Championships.
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Daniel Herrera announced on Sunday that he has committed to Rutgers.
The Iowa State transfer shared a post via Instagram to make it official. He will come to Piscataway with three years of eligibility remaining.
Herrera redshirted this year as the Cyclones got Yonger Batisda back in the lineup. As a true freshman, Herrera went 29-15 and finished fifth at the Big 12 Championships. He was a national qualifier, going 0-2 at NCAAs.
Herrera will replace Hunter Catka, who transferred to Virginia Tech this offseason. Catka lost in sudden victory in the blood round this year for the Scarlet Knights.
The heavyweight slot is set for years to come. Rutgers also holds a commit from Malvern Prep’s Lukas Zalota. He is one of the top heavyweights in the nation as a junior.
Herrera was ranked No. 35 overall in the Class of 2024 by MatScouts.
Q&A
What are Daniel Herrera's wrestling achievements before transferring to Rutgers?
Before transferring, Daniel Herrera had a 29-15 record as a true freshman and finished fifth at the Big 12 Championships, qualifying for the national tournament.
How many years of eligibility does Daniel Herrera have left after joining Rutgers?
Daniel Herrera has three years of eligibility remaining after committing to Rutgers.
