Coby Merrill

Weight:
285
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Ontario, Calif.
High School:
John W. North

Awards & Accomplishments
2026 U23 World Team Member

High School
Prepped at John W. North High School for coaches Harlan Kistler Jr. and John Halajian … rated as the nation's No. 12 overall recruit by FloWrestling and No. 14 by MatScouts … No. 2 heavyweight prospect by FloWrestling … two-time California state champion (2025, '26) and four-time finalist … wrestled in several college opens as a high school senior … won open titles at the Grand View Open, Younes Hospitality Open and BVU Open … placed sixth at Soldier Salute and was runner-up at the Hastings Open … recorded four pins and a tech fall to win his second state title, including a 0:37 second pin in the finals … went 48-0 with 44 pins en route to winning his 2025 state title … shot up the recruiting rankings after a great summer of wrestling in 2025 ... defeated Michael Mocco, 4-1, at Who's Number One … 2025 Fargo Junior Freestyle All-American (runner-up) … placed third at 2025 U20 World Team Trials tournament … runner-up at 2025 Bill Farrell Memorial International ... 2026 U23 World Team member ... 2026 U20 US Open champion at 125 KG ... placed third at the 2026 US Open in the senior division with a notable upset of Mason Parris in the quarterfinals.