Cody Merrill, the #1 ranked high school wrestler in the nation at 220lbs and the #7 recruit in the class of 2024, announced his commitment to the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Merrill, a senior at Gilroy High School in California, recently competed at Who's Number One, where he defeated Sawyer Bartelt of South Dade, Florida, to cement his status as the top 220-pounder in the country.

National High School Rankings | Class of 2024 Big Board

Before his dominant performance at Who's Number One, Merrill went on a tear at the Junior National Championships, winning a freestyle title in Fargo at 220 pounds. Merrill had a similarly dominant run through a loaded bracket the year before at Fargo, making 2023 his second stop sign. 

Watch Merrill defeat Cole Mirasola in the 2023 Fargo finals:

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Merrill is the second 2024 Big Board to commit to the Cowboys. JJ McComas, the #68 ranked recruit in his class, has also committed to Oklahoma State.