2021 Super 32

#3 Junior, Rocco Welsh, Makes His College Decision

#3 Junior, Rocco Welsh, Makes His College Decision

Ohio State's recruiting hot streak continues with a big Pennsylvania pick-up.

Oct 13, 2021 by JD Rader
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Rocco Welsh, the #2 ranked wrestler at 170 lbs and #3 in the class of 2023, is headed to Columbus, Ohio to join the Buckeyes. The Waynesburg, PA native took to social media to announce his decision Wednesday afternoon.

Welsh is a 2X Pennsylvania state finalist, Super 32 finalist, and recently competed at Who’s Number One. After taking out former #1 Manny Rojas in round one, Welsh fell to Gabe Arnold. Although he went 1-1 at WNO, he left many people impressed with his performance as Arnold is #11 on the pound-for-pound list.

Watch Rocco Welsh takeout Iowa State commit Manny Rojas at WNO below.

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The future looks bright for Buckeye fans. Although Welsh is their first pickup from the class of 2023, they are arguably the current front runners to bring home #1 recruiting class in 2022 with top guys like Nick Feldman and Nic Bouzakis.

Currently at 170 lbs, Welsh projects as a 174 or 184 in college. This would allow him to nicely slide into the Ohio State starting lineup after either Ethan Smith or Kaleb Romero.

Fans can get a glimpse of Welsh compete with and against the rest of the nation’s best high school wrestlers at Super 32 on October 23 and 24.