University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2025-26 Wrestling Roster
Roster

CJ Walrath
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Keokuk, Iowa
- High School:
- Burlington-Notre Dame HS
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REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2025-26):Â Posted a 4-4 record with one technical fall at 184 and 197 pounds ... 3-4 dual record (1-1 in Big 12 duals), starting one dual at 197 pounds and making his collegiate dual debut against Cornell at the National Duals Invitational ... Placed sixth at the Cougar Clash.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2024-25): Posted an 8-1 record at 184 pounds with two pins, two major decisions and one technical fall ... BVU Open champion ... Placed sixth at the Soldier Salute ... Also competed unattached at the Cyclone Open.
FRESHMAN (2023-24): Redshirted ... Posted a 12-2 record with one major decision, four technical falls and four falls at 184 pounds ... Freshman/sophomore division champion at the Grand View Open ... Co-champion of the Jim Koch Open ... Daktronics Open runner-up ... Competed at the Soldier Salute, where he upset No. 18 Gavin Kane (North Carolina).
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time Iowa state medalist with Burlington-Notre Dame High School under head coach Bill Plein ... Two-time state champion in Class 2A at 182 pounds (2022, 2023) ... Placed third in 2021 in Class 2A at 170 pounds ... Finished his prep career with a 204-9 record, including a 115-match winning streak to end his career.
PERSONAL: Native of Keokuk, Iowa ... Majoring in kinesiology and exercise science.
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REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2025-26):Â Posted a 4-4 record with one technical fall at 184 and 197 pounds ... 3-4 dual record (1-1 in Big 12 duals), starting one dual at 197 pounds and making his collegiate dual debut against Cornell at the National Duals Invitational ... Placed sixth at the Cougar Clash.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2024-25): Posted an 8-1 record at 184 pounds with two pins, two major decisions and one technical fall ... BVU Open champion ... Placed sixth at the Soldier Salute ... Also competed unattached at the Cyclone Open.
FRESHMAN (2023-24): Redshirted ... Posted a 12-2 record with one major decision, four technical falls and four falls at 184 pounds ... Freshman/sophomore division champion at the Grand View Open ... Co-champion of the Jim Koch Open ... Daktronics Open runner-up ... Competed at the Soldier Salute, where he upset No. 18 Gavin Kane (North Carolina).
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time Iowa state medalist with Burlington-Notre Dame High School under head coach Bill Plein ... Two-time state champion in Class 2A at 182 pounds (2022, 2023) ... Placed third in 2021 in Class 2A at 170 pounds ... Finished his prep career with a 204-9 record, including a 115-match winning streak to end his career.
PERSONAL: Native of Keokuk, Iowa ... Majoring in kinesiology and exercise science.
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| Â Â Â Â YEARÂ Â Â Â | Â Â Â Â OVERALLÂ Â Â Â | Â Â Â Â DUALSÂ Â Â Â | Â Â Â Â BIG 12 DUALSÂ Â Â Â | Â Â Â Â MDÂ Â Â Â Â | Â Â Â Â TFÂ Â Â Â Â | Â Â Â Â PINSÂ Â Â Â | Â Â Â Â QUICK FALLÂ Â Â Â |
| 2023-24 * | 12-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 4-0 | 4-0 | 0:58 |
| 2024-25 | 8-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 2-0 | 0:39 |
| 2025-26 | 4-4 | 3-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | ----- |
| CAREER | 12-5 | 3-4 | 1-1 | 2-0 | 2-2 | 2-0 | 0:39 |
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