University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Wrestling Roster
Dawson Johnson
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Cumberland, Wis.
- High School:
- Cumberland HS
- Position:
- 141 lbs.
2024-25: FRESHMAN - Match List
- Finished as runner-up at the Jim Koch Open with a 3-1 record; loss was by injury default in the finals
- Went 2-2 at the Daktronics Open
- Made collegiate debut by placing fourth at the Bison Open with a 2-2 record
- Attended Cumberland High School in Cumberland, Wis., where he was a four-time state champion (one of 29 in Wisconsin history to win four individual state titles)
- Finished his high school career with a record of 182-3
- Won the DIII 138-pound title to cap an undefeated senior season at 58-0.
- Took home the crown at 126 pounds as a junior
- Went undefeated as a sophomore at 120 pounds to win the state title
- State champion at 106 pounds as a freshman
- Ranked 14th in the state by WIWrestle in its pound-for-pound rankings, while MatScouts ranked him No. 134 on its final Big Board
- Won the 2024 NHSCA Wrestling Nationals at 138 pounds
- Parents are Darren and Tonya
- Has two siblings, Braden and Katilin
- Undeclared major in the College of Education and Human Development
| YEAR | OVERALL W-L | DUAL W-L | BIG TEN W-L | PINS | TFs | MDs | B1G FINISH | NCAA FINISH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 7-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | --- | --- |
| CAREER | 7-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | --- | --- |
Behind the Scenes: Media Day
Thursday, October 16
Gopher Wrestling Tries Gymnastics
Thursday, May 29
Steveson Advances to NCAA Title Match
Friday, March 21
Gable Steveson: NCAA Quarterfinals
Friday, March 21
