Early 197lbs Big 12 Wrestling Preview

Rocky ElamJumping from one season to the next comes with its line up changes and depth chart shuffles. With seniors graduating and recruits/transfers coming in and out, among other changes, teams will be looking to improve their roster. In a series of articles, I will be breaking down individual wrestlers within each weight class and where they stand inside the Big 12 Conference.

197lbs Conference Overview:

The 197lbs weight class will be returning six of its top eight Big 12 placers from the 2021-22 season. Three of the returning starters made it onto the podium at the NCAA Championships last season, while four others qualified. With most of the class returning for the upcoming season, the…