LAKELAND, Fla. -- Coming off a third-place finish at the 2025 NAIA National Championship, head coach
Travis Patrick and his staff have secured an 18-member signing class to bolster the SEU wrestling program for the 2025-26 campaign.
The class features six transfers and twelve freshmen, including nine Florida natives and nine signees from nine different states across the country.
"We're thrilled to announce this signing class for the 2025-26 season," Patrick said. "Each of these young men is a strong mission fit and brings the talent and mindset to help elevate our program. We're excited about adding some incredible local talent here in Florida, as well as impact guys from all over the country. I believe this group can accomplish special things during their time at SEU."
This class includes multiple state champions, All-American performers, and national qualifiers — signaling another step forward for the Fire as they look to build on their NAIA podium finish.
Class Snapshot
- 18 Total Signees
- 6 Transfers | 12 Freshmen
- 9 Florida Natives | 9 States Represented
- Multiple State Champions & Multi-Time Medalists
Transfers
Marcus Williams — Rio Rancho, N.M. / Univ. of Arkansas Little Rock
• 3x New Mexico State Champion · Oklahoma State Champion · 125 lbs
Raymond Cavey — Ocoee, Fla. / North Central College
• 2x Florida State Medalist · 149 lbs
Austin Scott — Tucson, Ariz. / Arizona State Univ.
• 2x Arizona State Champion · 3x Finalist · 157 lbs
Jovon Mitchell — Stafford, Va. / Grand View Univ.
• 2x NAIA National Qualifier · Missouri Valley Invite Champion · 165 lbs
Tyler Hanna — Torrance, Calif. / Cerritos College
• California HS State Medalist · CA JUCO Finalist · 174 lbs
Kasten Grape — Columbus, Neb. / Doane Univ.
• 2x NAIA All-American · 3x National Qualifier · 197 lbs
Freshmen
Jake Bucci — Middleburg, Fla. / Clay HS
• Florida State Finalist · 3x Medalist · 125 lbs
Anthony O'Dell — Sunrise, Fla. / Mater Lakes Academy
• 3x State Medalist · 4x Qualifier · 133 lbs
Chris Dinsdale — Ruskin, Fla. / Lennard HS
• State Medalist · 2x Qualifier · 133 lbs
Jaxon Mackey — Henderson, Nev. / Basic Academy
• Nevada State Champion · 4x Finalist · 141/149 lbs
Joey Hutchins — Medford, Ore. / Crater HS
• 2x Oregon State Champion · 4x Medalist · 141 lbs
Noah Gregory — Lakeland, Fla. / Lake Gibson HS
• State Qualifier · 141 lbs
Fabian Facundo — Freeland, Mich. / Freeland HS
• Michigan State Champion · 3x Finalist · 157/165 lbs
Husam Mustafa — Lakeland, Fla. / Lake Gibson HS
• Florida State Finalist · 2x Medalist · 165 lbs
Kenneth 'Cruz' Rainwater — Kimberly, Ala. / Mortimer Jordan HS
• Alabama State Champion · 2x Finalist · 165 lbs
Xavier Barnhart — Naples, Fla. / St. John Neumann HS
• Florida State Medalist · 2x Qualifier · 174 lbs
Derek Washington — Fort Myers, Fla. / Evangelical Christian School
• 2x State Medalist · 3x Qualifier · 184 lbs
Seth Tshiams — Fort Myers, Fla. / North Fort Myers HS
• Florida State Champion · 2x Medalist · 285 lbs
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