Cowboy Wrestling Signs Nation's Top Recruiting Class
(This article was generated by Oklahoma State Athletics Media Relations)
STILLWATER – John Smith and staff announced the signing of the top-ranked class in the country for 2020 on Thursday, Nov. 13. The class of eight includes the nation’s No. 1 pound-for-pound wrestler AJ Ferrari and No. 2 overall recruit and top 182-pounder, Dustin Plott of Tuttle, Okla.
Joining the top two recruits are Blair Academy standout Trevor Mastrogiovanni, Jakason Burks, Luke Surber, Konner Doucet, Daniel Jezik and Alexander Yokubaitis.
“We’re obviously really pleased with the class we signed this year, coach John Smith said. “We’re excited about the opportunity to coach these guys. They’re very hungry and very motivated to be great. I can’t say enough about how exciting it is to be around individuals like that. For that reason, I’m looking forward to having them joining us and being a part of this program.”
Allen, Texas native Ferrari is projected to go at 197 pounds for the Cowboys. He announced his commitment on Oct. 2, following his official visit to Stillwater. He's a two-time Ironman champion and 2018 Cadet World bronze medalist.
Oklahoma's own Plot committed to the Pokes in the fall of 2018 and honored that commitment, singing his NLI on Wednesday. Plot is a three-time Oklahoma high school state finalist and two-time champion. The future Cowboy owns KC Stampede and Geary Tournament titles and finished runner up at Fargo this summer.
Mastrogiovanni also verbally committed to OSU in 2018. Out of Blair academy, he projects as a lighter weight and is the No. 2 overall recruit at 120 pounds. Some of his accolades include: three-time National Prep Tournament champion, 2019 Junior Pan American Champion (57kg) and Fargo All-American. He holds the No. 11 overall spot in this year's senior class along with the second-place ranking at 126 pounds.
Out of Nebraska, Jakason Burks signed his letter as the No. 2 120-pound wrestler in the country. He comes to Oklahoma State from Nebraska where in 2018 he capped of a 58-0 season with a Class A title at 120 pounds. He won his first title in 2017 and placed fourth at 106 pounds his freshman season.
Luke Surber, son of Tuttle High’s wrestling coach, joins high school teammate Plott in this year’s signing class. He most recently claimed a title at 152 pounds last season, outscoring his competition, 46-1, at the state tournament. Surber took first at the Junior National Duals in June to help Team Oklahoma edge Illinois for the title.
Another Oklahoman, Konner Doucet, out of Comanche signed his NLI to wrestle at OSU beginning in 2020. The No. 6 220-pounder has won three state titles and finished runner-up in 2018 at the UWW Cadet World Team Trials. He projects to be a heavyweight for the Pokes.
Rounding out the incoming class are Daniel Jezik of Coal City, Illinois, (No. 15 at 182) and Alexander Yokubaitis, a three-time state champion from Louisiana. Jezik won a 2A State title in 2019.
