University of Minnesota Athletics
2026-27 Wrestling Roster
Tyler Dekraker
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Warrenton, Va.
- High School:
- Lake Highland Prep (FL)
- Position:
- 141 lbs.
HIGH SCHOOL
"Tyler is a guy who will make an instant impact on our team. He has won at every level, and he brings a great mentality to our program. He is the type of recruit who you look to build your program around. We love his high mat IQ, and our fans should look forward to watching him compete."??????
- Finished his high school career at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Fla., helping the Highlanders to the 2026 National Prep Wrestling Tournament championship
- Prior to Lake Highland Prep, attended Chantilly High School where he won the 2025 state title at 138 pounds and led the Chargers to a second-place team finish
- 138-pound champion at the 2026 Fargo Junior Nationals
- Runner-up at the U20 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament (65 kg)
- Placed fifth at the 2026 U20 U.S. Open (65 kg)
- Excelled on the national scene over the summer of 2025, winning a pair of prestigious prep events in the Super 32 Challenge and Who's No. 1; also took third at Fargo
"Tyler is a guy who will make an instant impact on our team. He has won at every level, and he brings a great mentality to our program. He is the type of recruit who you look to build your program around. We love his high mat IQ, and our fans should look forward to watching him compete."??????
Tuesday, April 07
Thursday, April 02
Monday, March 23
Monday, March 23
