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University of Illinois Athletics

2017-18 Wrestling Roster

Francis Edelen

  • Class Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown Oak Forest, Ill.
  • High School Oak Forest HS
  • Weight 141

Biography

2016-17

  • Went 4-2 at the Greyhound Open with three pins and a tech fall
  • Earned his first collegiate fall against Joe Antonelli (SIUE) at the Joe Parisi Open 

2015-16

  • Earned victories against Jhared Simmons (Maryland) and Skyler Petry (Minnesota)
  • Competed at Big Ten Championships as a true freshman 

High School

  • Three-year letterwinner in wrestling
  • Two-time IHSA All-State in 2014 and 2015
  • Three-time All-South Suburban Conference
  • Owns the fastest pin at the IHSA State Championship (0:10)
  • Fargo finalist in 2013
  • Coached by Shawn Forst

Personal

  • Born on September 16, 1996
  • Fourth oldest of ten children
  • Brother, Harper, is two-time national champion at 141 pounds
  • Majoring in business

Career Record

Year W L F Big Ten NCAA
2015-16 2 18 0 DNP ---
2016-17 6 8 4
Total 8 26 4

Updated December 2016

Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16Freshman

    5'8" 125 lbs

  • 2016-17Sophomore

    5'8" 125 lbs

  • 2017-18Redshirt Sophomore

    5'8" 141 lbs