Clemsen Signs Four Transfers for the 2026-27 Season
11/13/2025 2:00:00 PM | Wrestling
Carson Thomas
Indiana
La Salle HS
Ross, OH
Nicolar Rivera
Wisconsin
Stoughton, WI
Stoughton HS
2025–26 (Redshirt Junior at Wisconsin): Posted a 19–12 overall record and 14–4 mark in duals, including 5–3 in Big Ten competition. Went 5–5 in tournament action with three technical falls and five major decisions. NCAA qualifier, finishing 10th at 125 pounds at the Big Ten Championships.
2024–25 (Redshirt Sophomore at Wisconsin): Compiled a 24–7 overall record with a 17–3 regular season mark and 5–3 in Big Ten duals. Started every dual at 125 pounds for Wisconsin. Placed fourth at the Big Ten Championships with a 4–2 record and went 3–2 at the NCAA Championships. Won the Michigan State Open and earned Academic All-Big Ten and NWCA Scholar All-American honors.
2023–24 (Redshirt Freshman at Wisconsin): Won the Freshman/Sophomore division at the Michigan State Open, going 4–0 with two technical falls, one major decision and one decision.
2022–23 (Freshman at Wisconsin): Competed at 133 pounds, finishing 8–7 overall. Wrestled in four tournaments, placing second at the Don Parker Open and fifth at the Last Chance Open. Went 4–7 against NCAA opponents and 1–3 versus Big Ten competition. Appeared in one dual for Wisconsin.
High School: Three-time undefeated Wisconsin state champion. Named Sportsperson of the Year by the Madison Sports Hall of Fame Club and Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Cheesehead Invitational.
Julian George
Wisconsin
Manasquan, NJ
Christian Bros. Academy
High School: Compiled a 123–18 career record at Christian Brothers Academy (NJ). Three-time New Jersey state placewinner and regional champion. Won the 2023 Shore Conference title at 144 pounds and was a 2022 New Jersey state finalist. Earned All-American honors at the 2022 Super 32 (8th place) and finished runner-up at the 2022 Journeyman Classic. Placed third at the Beast of the East tournament in both 2021 and 2022 and won a Super Region title in 2021.
Latrell Schafer
NC State
Bonaire, GA
Veterans HS
At NC State: Redshirt freshman in 2025–26, competing primarily at 157 pounds and moving up to 174 late in the season. Finished 9–7 overall with six bonus-point wins (three falls, two technical falls and one major decision). Placed second at the Southeast Open (freshman/sophomore division) and fifth at the Patriot Last Chance Open, while also competing at the Mountaineer Open. Redshirted during the 2024–25 season, posting an 8–3 record in attached matches across six tournaments. Won the Wildcat Open at 157 pounds and earned ACC Academic Honor Roll recognition.
High School: 2024 Georgia state champion. Ranked No. 30 overall by MatScouts and No. 92 by FloWrestling.
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