2022-23 Big 12 Conference Rankings

157 pounds

Jared Franek reached the round of 12 last season at 157 pounds for the second season in a row after a solid season in which he had wins over Wright, Jacques, and Holschlag. Kaden Gfeller will be returning for Oklahoma State, up a weight from 149 pounds, where he won his second Big 12 title and reached the round of 12 last season. Jacob Wright picked up wins over Jacques and Holschlag on his way to a third-place finish at the Big 12 tournament last season at 157 pounds.