By the time he began his freestyle wrestling career in earnest, Easton, PA native Jordan Oliver had established himself as one of the hottest prospects in the sport.
Wrestling in the toughest state in the nation, Oliver made the state finals four times, with three consecutive championships. At Oklahoma State University, Oliver placed fourth at the national tournament as a freshman, before fulfilling his potential. The summer after his freshman year, Oliver made the Junior World team and earned a bronze medal at the 2009 FILA Junior World Championships, an accomplishment that was completely overshadowed by an undefeated championship college season as a sophomore.