AJ Ferrari plans commitment in weeks, likely to wrestle at 197
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
AJ Ferrari, the 2021 NCAA champion, expects to announce his new collegiate destination within the next couple of weeks. He is working to secure an NCAA waiver to compete in the 2026-27 season and is leaning towards wrestling at 197 pounds again after previously competing at heavyweight. Ferrari's decision is influenced by his desire to join his brother Anthony at the same institution, as both are exploring options. After previously wrestling for Oklahoma State, Cal State Bakersfield, and Nebraska, his next move is anticipated to be finalized shortly.
- •AJ Ferrari aims to decide his future in the next few weeks.
- •He seeks a waiver to wrestle in the 2026-27 season.
- •Ferrari is likely to return to the 197 weight class.
- •He desires to wrestle alongside his brother Anthony.
- •Ferrari has previously competed for Oklahoma State, Cal State Bakersfield, and Nebraska.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — AJ Ferrari Gives College Commitment Update, Says He Wants to Pick the Same School as His Brother
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — AJ Ferrari says commitment coming in a couple weeks, likely to wrestle at 197
"Former NCAA champion wrestler AJ Ferrari has provided an update concerning his commitment to a program for his final season as a collegiate wrestler. The multiple-time All-American had entered the transfer portal after confirming that he had no interest in returning to Nebraska and is likely to find a new home for his final season.
"AJ Ferrari could have his new and final collegiate home in the next couple of weeks, he said this week. The 2021 NCAA champion needs a waiver, that has a good chance of getting approved, from the NCAA to wrestle in the 2026-27 season, but seems set to commit to a new institution. Having wrestled […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 5:30 PMAJ Ferrari Gives College Commitment Update, Says He Wants to Pick the Same School as His Brother
Former NCAA champion wrestler AJ Ferrari has provided an update concerning his commitment to a program for his final season as a collegiate wrestler. The multiple-time All-American had entered the transfer portal after confirming that he had no interest in returning to Nebraska and is likely to find a new home for his final season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 1:18 PMAJ Ferrari says commitment coming in a couple weeks, likely to wrestle at 197
AJ Ferrari could have his new and final collegiate home in the next couple of weeks, he said this week. The 2021 NCAA champion needs a waiver, that has a good chance of getting approved, from the NCAA to wrestle in the 2026-27 season, but seems set to commit to a new institution. Having wrestled […]
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