Wrestling Program Optimization Model

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WPOM is a proprietary scoring framework that quantifies every transfer portal athlete's NIL value, eligibility runway, and program fit — so you recruit the right wrestlers, not the loudest names.

75
Portal Entries Tracked
8
WPOM Variables
10
Weight Classes
V. Robinson 125 · NC State · WPOM 4.8 🔺 · 2yr| Tyler Knox 133 · Stanford → Portal · WPOM 4.2 🔺 · 2yr| Meyer Shapiro 157 · Cornell · WPOM 4.0 — · 1yr| Bryce Hepner 165 · Wisconsin → Portal · WPOM 4.3 🔺 · 2yr| B. Berge 184 · SDSU · WPOM 4.0 — · 1yr| Connor Barket 285 · Duke · WPOM 3.2 🔺 · 1yr| Daniel Zepeda 149 · NC State · WPOM 3.8 🔺 · 3yr · Fargo Champ| TJ Stewart 184 · Virginia Tech · WPOM 3.8 🔺 · 2yr · ACC Champ| Ryan Crookham → Iowa (COMMITTED)| Zan Fugitt → Missouri (COMMITTED)| V. Robinson 125 · NC State · WPOM 4.8 🔺 · 2yr| Tyler Knox 133 · Stanford → Portal · WPOM 4.2 🔺 · 2yr| Meyer Shapiro 157 · Cornell · WPOM 4.0 — · 1yr| Bryce Hepner 165 · Wisconsin → Portal · WPOM 4.3 🔺 · 2yr| B. Berge 184 · SDSU · WPOM 4.0 — · 1yr| Connor Barket 285 · Duke · WPOM 3.2 🔺 · 1yr| Daniel Zepeda 149 · NC State · WPOM 3.8 🔺 · 3yr| TJ Stewart 184 · Virginia Tech · WPOM 3.8 🔺 · 2yr|

Live Portal Data · April 2026

2026 Portal Scorecard

Every transfer portal entry ranked by WPOM score. Click any weight in the sidebar to jump to it, or expand each section to see the full ranked table and verdict.

Verified 2026 NCAA placement · NIL figures are market estimates — confirm with collective director before committing · SCORING: Champion=16 · AA placement 3-15 · Qualifier=1 · DNP=0
Total Entries—
Available—
Committed—
WPOM Key
4.0+ Elite
3.0–3.9 AA-Level
2.0–2.9 Qualifier
<2.0 Depth
TARGET CONDITIONAL COMMITTED PASS
▲Rising —Stable ▼Declining
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The Framework

How WPOM Works

Eight variables. One score. Complete recruiting clarity.

P
Performance
NCAA placement points weighted by conference strength. Champion=16, AA slots 3–15, Qualifier=1.
F
Fit Score
Style match to your system. Scramble vs. control, top vs. bottom — quantified against your roster needs.
I
Impact Potential
Upside projection based on trajectory, age, and conference level relative to national competition.
S
Schedule Strength
Who they beat and who they lost to. Power conference multiplier: 1.0x. Mid-major: 0.80x. Lower: 0.60x.
T
Transfer History
Stability signal. First-time movers score higher. Serial transfers flagged for character and culture risk.
E
Eligibility Runway
Years remaining matters. A 4.0 WPOM with 1yr left is a different ROI than a 3.5 with 3yr remaining.
N
NIL Marketability
Follower counts, local brand appeal, academic standing, and regional market size — all priced in.
R
Risk Flags
Medical history, academic eligibility, off-mat incidents. Subtracted from score with full disclosure notes.
WPOM = P + F + I + S + T + E + N − R
Conference multipliers applied to P: Power (Big Ten, ACC, Big 12) = 1.0x  ·  Mid-Major = 0.80x  ·  Lower = 0.60x
WPOM scores represent ceiling projections — best realistic outcome given eligibility runway and trajectory.
5.0 = Active champion  ·  4.5 = Multi-year Top-4 AA  ·  4.0 = 5th–8th AA w/ upside  ·  3.0 = Iowa-tested qualifier  ·  2.x = D1 qualifier by conf. level

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