The Fargo floor is one of the most hallowed recruiting grounds in all of wrestling. It's a mosh pit of the top talent colliding and a smorgasbord for the college scouts watching from the stands. 

With the recent trend (that's not going away) of recruits committing early, the number of available talent in Fargo has been decreased. But here we highlight the best talent available in Fargo, listed by rank and year. We'll stick to the Top 10, and we'll stick to wrestlers who will be Seniors and Juniors this coming season.

Look for an article on Saturday morning where I'll break down the most pivot Fargo - i.e. what uncommitted recruits have the most to gain.

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In The Junior Division

Class of 2020 (Seniors)

At 195lbs. #1-Braxton Amos (WV)

By far the biggest chip on the board that's competing at Fargo, Amos is one of only five P4P members in the dome and the only uncommitted one. The 4x Fargo Champ has his list of schools down to Oklahoma State, Penn State, Ohio State, Wisconsin, and Virginia Tech.

At 182lbs - #3-Luke Stout (PA)

Stout quietly won Fargo last year. And he continues to be a 'quiet' recruit despite being ranked so highly. 

I got on a plane today with Gabe Dean and he said, "man, how about the field at 182." Now Dean and Cornell already have a prospect in this field locked up (Chris Foca), but the point is that everyone knows how deep this 182 field is. Stout doesn't have to win the whole shebang. But he's going to have a ton of opportunities to make himself not so quiet anymore.

At 145lbs. #4-Brayden Roberts (WV)

Roberts is part of a good crop of talent in West Virginia next year along with Amos, Peyton Hall, and John Martin Best. Roberts got himself in the conversation with good performances this summer at FloNats, Akron, and NHSCA Duals where he beat PA State Champ Ed Scott, an NC State commit who's also in the field. Another strong performance from Roberts will solidify his stock and his ranking.

At 152lbs #5-Matt Lee (IN)

Lee has a lot to gain in Fargo as he ascended to his lofty ranking more by being steady and consistent rather than by a big win. To go deep into this tourney, which features at least half a dozen recruits already committed to DI schools, Lee will have to notch the best wins of his career. I think he will, and I think his recruiting stock will rise to the commensurate level.

At 138lbs. #6-Josh Edmond (MI)

Edmond is gaining the reputation as a freestyle specialist. Oh, he's not bad in folk. But he takes some odd losses whereas in freestyle his a whiz. He needs another strong performance to make those folk losses seem like a distance memory.

At 170lbs. #6-Greyden Penner (MO)

I'm not sure what to make of Penner's long-term evaluation. He's earned a high ranking but I have him at a more humble level in the Prospect Rankings because I need to see more of him. I spoke to some college recruiters and they say similar things. Lucky for us, he's in Fargo where he can answer any questions.

At 285lbs. #6-Garrett Kappes (MD)

Bursting on to the scene last year after a massive jump from the middle to the upper weights, Kappes then had a frustrating year where he was banged up by injuries. He's the whole package - good family, good character, strong grades. So if he's back to form and wrestling as a true Top 10 guy, he'll get a lot of phone calls following Fargo.

At 120lbs. #7-(at 113)- Kyle Rowan (OH)

Rowan can make money in Fargo. Lots o' money. After winning Ironman at 106 (a bracket that tradition has seen produce legends), no one questions his ability. They do however question his size. If Rowan can place high here everyone with a remotely in the market for a career 125 (which is mostly everyone) will be on him.

At 220lbs. #7-Danny Striggow (MN)

Like Penner, I'm not sure what to make of Striggow. I haven't seen enough of him, though what I saw at NHSCA's was very impressive. He has a lofty ranking, but 220 right now was largely left a mess by graduation (only three ranked guys were left after graduation). This is a big spot for Striggow as the only ranked uncommitted Senior in the field.

At 145lbs. #9-Joey Zargo (NJ)

I've been ranting and raving about Zargo's long-term stock. Yeah, he didn't place at the state tournament. But turn on the tape. What he does wins college matches; state medals don't. This is one spot I'm willing to put my assessment of a guy on the line vs. results. Make me look smart, Joey.

At 170lbs. #10-Nevan Snodgrass (OH)

Another wrestler that I haven't gotten to see much. And like Zargo, it's his recent results that gets my attention. His Junior Duals ledger was fantastic. 

Class of 2021 (Juniors)

At 145lbs. #2-Victor Voinovich (OH)

You know a kid is a good recruit - maybe better than fans think or realize - when several coaching staffs tell you they are 'about to lock him up'.

Voinovich didn't place at Ironman last year, and he to a loss he probably shouldn't have at states, but he redeemed himself in Vegas at Juniors. He's the highest ranked wrestler in a field with 13 total ranked.

At 160lbs. #2-Paddy Gallagher (OH)

I was disappointed Gallagher didn't wrestle at Fargo last year - coming off a breakout performance in Akron where he had a dandy of a battle with Alex Facundo. Then I was disappointed he didn't wrestle at Ironman. Then disappointed he didn't wrestle at Who's #1 Duals.

Heading in to the state tournament I was wondering if the kid 'still had it.' Yep. He did. He beat Top 5 Connor Brady, the Super 32 Champ. Still just a Junior in high school, Gallagher is the highest ranked wrestler in his class at Fargo and can cement his spot as an elite recruit with a good showing here. Win it and he's likely in WNO.

He's told me he's looking at a lot of places but particularly likes the idea of wrestling in the Big Ten. 

At 113lbs. #4-Drake Ayala (IA) 

With a previous Fargo title, a Super 32 finals appearance and a 4th place showing in Akron, Ayala not only looks like an elite prospect, but one with the tools that translate to Division I. Right now he looks like a coveted career 125. Another Fargo title (in a solid bracket) will have suitors drooling over him even more. 

At 106lbs: Three Top 10 Guys

#6-Blake West (MN);#7-Kelly Dunnigan (NJ); #9-Eli Griffin (OK)

Look, not every program is going to value a Junior 106 guy heavily. But in this age of college wrestlers growing out of 125 faster than a Nahshon single, some programs will take a good hard look at who wins 106 here. It's a great field, and the Champ will get good offers from good programs; I promise you that.

At 126lbs. #7-Wyatt Henson (MO)

Henson keeps getting better and better. He went from 'Sammy's kid' to an emerging star in his own right over the past year. His Christians Brothers' team is loaded (see below) so he wrestled much higher in season last year. Then he dropped down to 55kg (Akron) and 57kg (Vegas) and I thought 'ok, he really wants to make a World Team.'

But now that he's at 126 for Fargo I think we might have to reassess what he projects at. As in - maybe 25/33 instead of 41/49. 

At 132lbs #8-(at 138)-Teague Travis (MO)

Travis won a state title right out of the chute as a Freshman. Sometimes I expect more out of him but that's a product of forgetting he's just two years into high school. He's coached by Mike Eierman, and he's going to be like Jaydin in the sense that he'll peak when it matters most - in college. And I still think he has a better HS career than Jaydin. We'll see. 

At 145lbs. #8-Vinny Zerban (IL)

Some crazy hobo keeps emailing me that I don't give Zerban enough love. Geez. He's ranked 8th in the country. I like that he's wrestling up. He' long and funky and I think he makes for a super intriguing middle weight prospect that's tough to figure out. Sidenote - teammate of Henson and along with Travis makes for three Top Ten Juniors from Missou at Fargo.

At 113lbs. Nico Provo (CT)

I was watching from the suites up top at the Kovalchick Center at FloNats when I said, out loud, 'who the f*ck is that." It was Nico Provo doing work. I'd never heard of him. He looked the part. But it was one performance. A good showing this week and we're talking.

In 16U Division

Class of 2021 (Juniors)

A note before we get to them...

1) Quick refresher - we're talking about uncommitted, Top 10 JR's competing in Fargo at the Cadet division.

2) They're rarer than an albino deer in the wild

3) In this day in age, where everyone seemingly stays back a year, I like younger Juniors. Most hold them to the standard of "Junior in high school" when most of their single-sport, specialized peers are a year older. Another year to develop...in the college, not high school room? Yes, please.

At 106lbs #5-Andre Gonzales (CA) 

What I said above about the 106's in Juniors apply here. And even more - he's younger - more time to fill out, more time to improve.

At 170lbs #8-Tate Picklo (OK)

I love this kid. He let's it fly. I'm iffy on his projected weight. He was the champ in Fargo last year and looked great. But he wrestled 80KG in Akron (where he made the GR World Team) and he looked a little small and far from 'cut'. Can he be a 165? 

At 170lbs #11-Lenny Pinto (PA)

Remember when I wrote 'Top 10' only. I lied. Pinto is horse. He's young. And he needs the publicity.

At 285lbs #4-Hayden Copass (IL)

Pretty impressive. Copass joins Picklo as returning champs that are going to their JR year of high school and are still Cadet eligible. And to boot, Copass is a football player. I don't know what his designs are (what does he prefer to play in college), but he should get serious looks from wrestling programs.