McCrae Hagarty visiting 10/1

[Blair Sanderson]

I spoke with Waverly-Shell Rock's McCrae Hagarty since he's taking an unofficial visit to Iowa for football this weekend. The Hawkeyes are showing interest as a fullback.

Hagarty told me he's also scheduled official visits for wrestling to Iowa State on 9/17 and Iowa on 10/1. Ohio State is also looking to schedule an official visit. Projects at 197 in college.

 

[Gobblin]

Tough hombre…. Love to have him. I like our chances one way or the other.

 

[PinDoxRico]

Very cool…

 

[KuwaitHawk]

As a FB, the wrestling background could prove useful.

 

[Spoons]

Tough hombre…. Love to have him. I like our chances one way or the

Tough hombre…. Love to have him. I like our chances one way or the other.

Tough kid my son had the pleasure of wrestling over the years. Beat him 1 time but wasn’t pretty most of the time. Good kid that’s strong as well

 

[Reymundo]

I suspect October 1 will be a big weekend for men’s wrestling recruiting. Any visitors besides Hagarty known to be lined up for October 1?

 

[natchrlman]

Fullback is the ultimate bad ass position …. you’re sent out there to be violent……that mindset translates to the mat well

guessing he’s a Hwy prospect if he’s big enough to play fullback?

 

[MVPFAN]

Fullback is the ultimate bad ass position …. you’re sent out there to be violent……that mindset translates to the mat well

guessing he’s a Hwy prospect if he’s big enough to play fullback?

No, he is not big enough for heavyweight.

 

[Reymundo]

No, he is not big enough for heavyweight.

Then he’s not big enough for fullback. Current fullbacks are listed at 244 and 243. They’re essentially an extra offensive lineman.

 

[natchrlman]

that was my thought as well 230 minimum….. but I’m not familiar with the kid

 

[SPOONER]

Then he’s not big enough for fullback. Current fullbacks are listed at 244 and 243. They’re essentially an extra offensive lineman.

No need to overthink this. He’s a 197 pounder on the mat but if he goes the football route instead and plays fullback he will bulk up.

 

[el dub]

No need to overthink this. He’s a 197 pounder on the mat but if he goes the football route instead and plays fullback he will bulk up.

Shucks, he could be one good holiday binge away from never seeing 197 again.

 

[so cal hawkfan]

FWIW, he’s the #8 ranked 195lber by Flo

 

[el dub]

FWIW, he’s the #8 ranked 195lber by Flo

In the world or just his class?

 

[MitchLL]

Are we to believe Franklin might not be the long term guy?

 

[roeisele]

Are we to believe Franklin might not be the long term guy?

I don't think they're dissimilar level recruits. That seems to be the current strategy at future 197, bringing in some solid but not can't miss guys and let them compete and hope the last man standing is leveled up.

 

[MVPFAN]

Are we to believe Franklin might not be the long term guy?

I'm not personally sure we have a guy in house to be a title contending level 197 after Warner. Neither Hill or Franklin were that level of a recruit and l think Hill is too big and will be a heavy. Franklin seems a bit dicey to hold 197 too. I like Franklin's motor but it's been a long time since he has had meaningful folkstyle matches in the mid to high 190s weight range so I don't know what we got for sure. Hagarty is basically the same level of recruit as the other two, talented but not elite blue chip. I don't think you could honestly project any of them to be AA level 197 pounders based on known information. I was impressed with Jr to be Cody Merrill this summer.

 

[el dub]

What weight is coach Phil’s snake rangling son projected to end up at?

 

[tigerguy_]

I was impressed with Jr to be Cody Merrill this summer.

This kid is really good

 

[funnyfletcher]

Navarro Schunke was at the game yesterday, his brother wrestles at Arizona State. Willie has him #9 overall in the ‘24 class.

 

[johnyt9]

Navarro Schunke was at the game yesterday, his brother wrestles at Arizona State. Willie has him #9 overall in the ‘24 class.

I think Willie also said he is likely to play football in college. Was he there for football or wrestling?

 

[IAChief32]

I think Willie also said he is likely to play football in college. Was he there for football or wrestling?

Football.

 

[funnyfletcher]

Football.

Yeah, he's likely going to outgrow wrestling. Dillan Johnson has also visited for football, another solid HWT wrestler, he visited last year.

 

[HawkMachine]

On 9.2 right now if you want to watch him play football.