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Wrestling Adds Seven as Part of National Signing Day
11/14/2025 10:27:00 AM | Wrestling
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota wrestling program added seven members on National Signing Day as Trey Beissel, Mason Carlson, Tyler DeKraker, Joel Friederichs, Titan Friederichs, John Murphy and Cooper Rowe all signed scholarship agreements with the Golden Gophers, head coach Brandon Eggum has announced.
"We brought in a large recruiting class that will help us to fill many areas of need for our roster," Eggum said about the newest additions to the roster. "We believe that the class is highly talented and that it also has the right student-athletes to be a foundational piece of our culture. These guys have competed for high schools and clubs that have had tremendous amounts of success over their careers. We are looking forward to seeing them step in and be important pieces of our lineup for years to come."
Trey Beissel | Hastings, Minn. | 141 LBS
A Hastings, Minn., native, Beissel is the younger brother of Minnesota redshirt freshman Blake Beissel. Trey has competed for Hastings High School and is a three-time state placewinner, highlighted by a Class AAA state championship at 106 pounds as a freshman. He was a state finalist last year as a junior at 133 pounds after placing sixth at 127 pounds as a sophomore. Trey, who was also a state qualifier at 113 pounds as an eighth-grader, helped the Raiders win a team state title in 2023. Entering his senior season, he had recorded a prep career record of 197-13. Ranked 185th overall and No. 24 at 138 pounds by MatScouts, Beissel is expected to compete at 141 pounds for Minnesota.
"Trey is a big addition who comes from a strong wrestling family," Eggum said. "He is a great athlete with the tools to be successful. As a local kid, we have been able to watch his wrestling continue to grow over the last few years. We are excited to get him into our room."
Mason Carlson | Syracuse, Utah | 133/141 LBS
Carlson is a native of Syracuse, Utah, and wrestles for Syracuse High School where he's won three straight state titles. Most recently, he took home the Class 6A crown at 126 pounds behind three pins and a tech fall. As a sophomore, he won the 120-pound title, while his freshman season saw him pin all four opponents en route to the championship at 113. On the national scene, he won the USAW 16U Folkstyle National Championship at 126 pounds in 2024. This summer, he reached the quarterfinals in Greco-Roman at the Junior Nationals in Fargo at 132 pounds. Ranked No. 70 on FloWrestling's Class of 2026 and No. 176 on MatScouts' Big Board, Carlson is looking to roster at either 133 or 141 pounds for Minnesota next season.
"Mason is a great competitor who will make an immediate impact on the culture of our team," Eggum remarked. "He loves the sport, and he lives a lifestyle that will excel in our program. We are eager to work with him and watch him continue to grow."
Tyler DeKraker | Warrenton, Va. | 141/149 LBS
DeKraker hails from Warrenton, Va., and attends Chantilly High School where he won the 2025 state title at 138 pounds, helping the Chargers to a second-place team finish. He excelled on the national scene over the summer of 2025, winning a pair of prestigious prep events in the Super 32 Challenge and Who's No. 1, while also placing third at the Junior Nationals in Fargo. MatScouts has DeKraker as the No. 1 overall recruit at 138 pounds, while Flo puts him second. Overall in the class, he's ranked 12th by MatScouts and 13th by Flo. With the Gophers, he's slotted into either 141 or 149 pounds.
"Tyler is a guy who will make an instant impact on our team," Eggum explained. "He has won at every level, and he brings a great mentality to our program. He is the type of recruit who you look to build your program around. We love his high mat IQ, and our fans should look forward to watching him compete."
The Friederichs brothers are natives of Watertown, Minn., where they helped Watertown-Mayer High School win its first state title in 2025. Both are expected to be on the roster at either 125 or 133 pounds next season.
Titan Friederichs | Watertown, Minn. | 125/133 LBS
Titan is a three-time state champion, winning the Class AA 127-pound title last season with four straight tech falls after taking the 121 crown in both 2023 and 2024. In addition, he was a state qualifier at 106 pounds as an eighth-grader. Entering his senior season, Titan was 182-3 in his prep career, including a perfect 142-0 record over the last three seasons. MatScouts ranks him No. 200 overall on its Big Board, while at 120 pounds he's ranked 14th nationally by Flo and 23rd by MatScouts.
"Titan brings an energy and an attitude that will thrive in our program," Eggum noted. "He comes from a strong wrestling family, and he is a competitor in every sense of the word. He will be an exciting addition to our lightweight group."
Joel Friederichs | Watertown, Minn. | 125/133 LBS
Joel is coming off a state title last season at 121 pounds for the Royals, capping a 44-0 season. That came on the heels of being a finalist at 114 pounds as a sophomore and a fourth-place finish at 106 in his freshman season. He's 135-9 at Watertown-Mayer entering his senior season. Nationally, he was a finalist at Junior Nationals in Fargo this past summer.
"Joel is a great competitor who brings a strong mindset to the program," Eggum said. "He has been fun to watch, and he will be another strong addition to the lightweights. We believe he will continue to develop well in our program."
John Murphy | St. Michael, Minn. | 184 LBS
Murphy continues the pipeline from St. Michael-Albertville High School to the Golden Gophers. Following in the path of the Thorn brothers, the McKee brothers and current Gopher Jed Wester among others, Murphy is the two-time defending state champion in Class AAA at 189 pounds. He was 47-0 last season as he helped his school to a state title and undefeated campaign, while over the last two seasons he's 84-1. In addition, Murphy finished sixth at 170 pounds in Class AA as an eighth-grader while attending Big Lake High School. He placed seventh at USA Wrestling Nationals this summer at 190 pounds and placed fourth at 182 pounds in 2023. Murphy is the No. 120 overall recruit and 14th-ranked prospect at 190 pounds, according to MatScouts, while Flo puts him 19th at the weight. He's projected to wrestle at 184 pounds for the Gophers.
"John is a tough Minnesota kid who will be a strong addition to our upper weights," Eggum remarked. "He is strong and physical, and he carries a great mindset. We are excited to see his growth as he continues to develop."
Cooper Rowe | Mound, Minn. | 157 LBS
Hailing from Mound, Minn., Rowe is the two-time defending state champion for Mound Westonka High School. This past season, he was 34-1 en route to winning the Class AA title at 160 pounds, while as a sophomore he went 49-3 in claiming the title at 152 pounds. He's now placed four times in his career, including a fifth-place finish at 138 pounds as a freshman and a third-place result as an eighth-grader at 126. He entered his senior season with a prep record of 164-13. This fall he finished fifth at the Super 32 Challenge and he was also a 16U Freestyle All-American in 2024 with a fifth-place finish. He's a consensus top-100 recruit by both FloWrestling (No. 86) and MatScouts (No. 96), while both outlets have him as the No. 10 recruit at 157 pounds this season, which is the weight he's expected to compete at for Minnesota.
"Cooper is a Minnesota kid who has been on our radar for a long time," Eggum explained. "His athleticism and ability to wrestle through positions has us excited to see his development in our program. We look forward to getting him on campus and working with him."
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"We brought in a large recruiting class that will help us to fill many areas of need for our roster," Eggum said about the newest additions to the roster. "We believe that the class is highly talented and that it also has the right student-athletes to be a foundational piece of our culture. These guys have competed for high schools and clubs that have had tremendous amounts of success over their careers. We are looking forward to seeing them step in and be important pieces of our lineup for years to come."
Trey Beissel | Hastings, Minn. | 141 LBS
A Hastings, Minn., native, Beissel is the younger brother of Minnesota redshirt freshman Blake Beissel. Trey has competed for Hastings High School and is a three-time state placewinner, highlighted by a Class AAA state championship at 106 pounds as a freshman. He was a state finalist last year as a junior at 133 pounds after placing sixth at 127 pounds as a sophomore. Trey, who was also a state qualifier at 113 pounds as an eighth-grader, helped the Raiders win a team state title in 2023. Entering his senior season, he had recorded a prep career record of 197-13. Ranked 185th overall and No. 24 at 138 pounds by MatScouts, Beissel is expected to compete at 141 pounds for Minnesota.
"Trey is a big addition who comes from a strong wrestling family," Eggum said. "He is a great athlete with the tools to be successful. As a local kid, we have been able to watch his wrestling continue to grow over the last few years. We are excited to get him into our room."
Mason Carlson | Syracuse, Utah | 133/141 LBS
Carlson is a native of Syracuse, Utah, and wrestles for Syracuse High School where he's won three straight state titles. Most recently, he took home the Class 6A crown at 126 pounds behind three pins and a tech fall. As a sophomore, he won the 120-pound title, while his freshman season saw him pin all four opponents en route to the championship at 113. On the national scene, he won the USAW 16U Folkstyle National Championship at 126 pounds in 2024. This summer, he reached the quarterfinals in Greco-Roman at the Junior Nationals in Fargo at 132 pounds. Ranked No. 70 on FloWrestling's Class of 2026 and No. 176 on MatScouts' Big Board, Carlson is looking to roster at either 133 or 141 pounds for Minnesota next season.
"Mason is a great competitor who will make an immediate impact on the culture of our team," Eggum remarked. "He loves the sport, and he lives a lifestyle that will excel in our program. We are eager to work with him and watch him continue to grow."
Tyler DeKraker | Warrenton, Va. | 141/149 LBS
DeKraker hails from Warrenton, Va., and attends Chantilly High School where he won the 2025 state title at 138 pounds, helping the Chargers to a second-place team finish. He excelled on the national scene over the summer of 2025, winning a pair of prestigious prep events in the Super 32 Challenge and Who's No. 1, while also placing third at the Junior Nationals in Fargo. MatScouts has DeKraker as the No. 1 overall recruit at 138 pounds, while Flo puts him second. Overall in the class, he's ranked 12th by MatScouts and 13th by Flo. With the Gophers, he's slotted into either 141 or 149 pounds.
"Tyler is a guy who will make an instant impact on our team," Eggum explained. "He has won at every level, and he brings a great mentality to our program. He is the type of recruit who you look to build your program around. We love his high mat IQ, and our fans should look forward to watching him compete."
The Friederichs brothers are natives of Watertown, Minn., where they helped Watertown-Mayer High School win its first state title in 2025. Both are expected to be on the roster at either 125 or 133 pounds next season.
Titan Friederichs | Watertown, Minn. | 125/133 LBS
Titan is a three-time state champion, winning the Class AA 127-pound title last season with four straight tech falls after taking the 121 crown in both 2023 and 2024. In addition, he was a state qualifier at 106 pounds as an eighth-grader. Entering his senior season, Titan was 182-3 in his prep career, including a perfect 142-0 record over the last three seasons. MatScouts ranks him No. 200 overall on its Big Board, while at 120 pounds he's ranked 14th nationally by Flo and 23rd by MatScouts.
"Titan brings an energy and an attitude that will thrive in our program," Eggum noted. "He comes from a strong wrestling family, and he is a competitor in every sense of the word. He will be an exciting addition to our lightweight group."
Joel Friederichs | Watertown, Minn. | 125/133 LBS
Joel is coming off a state title last season at 121 pounds for the Royals, capping a 44-0 season. That came on the heels of being a finalist at 114 pounds as a sophomore and a fourth-place finish at 106 in his freshman season. He's 135-9 at Watertown-Mayer entering his senior season. Nationally, he was a finalist at Junior Nationals in Fargo this past summer.
"Joel is a great competitor who brings a strong mindset to the program," Eggum said. "He has been fun to watch, and he will be another strong addition to the lightweights. We believe he will continue to develop well in our program."
John Murphy | St. Michael, Minn. | 184 LBS
Murphy continues the pipeline from St. Michael-Albertville High School to the Golden Gophers. Following in the path of the Thorn brothers, the McKee brothers and current Gopher Jed Wester among others, Murphy is the two-time defending state champion in Class AAA at 189 pounds. He was 47-0 last season as he helped his school to a state title and undefeated campaign, while over the last two seasons he's 84-1. In addition, Murphy finished sixth at 170 pounds in Class AA as an eighth-grader while attending Big Lake High School. He placed seventh at USA Wrestling Nationals this summer at 190 pounds and placed fourth at 182 pounds in 2023. Murphy is the No. 120 overall recruit and 14th-ranked prospect at 190 pounds, according to MatScouts, while Flo puts him 19th at the weight. He's projected to wrestle at 184 pounds for the Gophers.
"John is a tough Minnesota kid who will be a strong addition to our upper weights," Eggum remarked. "He is strong and physical, and he carries a great mindset. We are excited to see his growth as he continues to develop."
Cooper Rowe | Mound, Minn. | 157 LBS
Hailing from Mound, Minn., Rowe is the two-time defending state champion for Mound Westonka High School. This past season, he was 34-1 en route to winning the Class AA title at 160 pounds, while as a sophomore he went 49-3 in claiming the title at 152 pounds. He's now placed four times in his career, including a fifth-place finish at 138 pounds as a freshman and a third-place result as an eighth-grader at 126. He entered his senior season with a prep record of 164-13. This fall he finished fifth at the Super 32 Challenge and he was also a 16U Freestyle All-American in 2024 with a fifth-place finish. He's a consensus top-100 recruit by both FloWrestling (No. 86) and MatScouts (No. 96), while both outlets have him as the No. 10 recruit at 157 pounds this season, which is the weight he's expected to compete at for Minnesota.
"Cooper is a Minnesota kid who has been on our radar for a long time," Eggum explained. "His athleticism and ability to wrestle through positions has us excited to see his development in our program. We look forward to getting him on campus and working with him."
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