Max WrightWright earned a commission from the Academy after graduating from Delaware Hayes High School just north of Columbus, NJ.com reported. This past year, he wrestled at 197 pounds for Air Force Prep and reached the finals in three open tournaments. He claimed a title at the UNK Holiday Inn Open. However, in April, he announced he would be leaving the Colorado Springs-based Academy and was seeking a transfer.
Wright made his official visit to Rutgers just last week, and made his commitment via Twitter on Saturday.
"I chose Rutgers because I have the goal of being an All-American," Wright told The Knight Report, a website that covers sports at the state university of New Jersey. "I knew I needed to surround myself with teammates that have the same goals as me. Rutgers has a great wrestling program, that's on the rise, and I felt that it was the best place for me to achieve my goals in all aspects of life."
Wright had also been recruited by Ohio University and by Campbell University.
Rutgers plans to place Wright at 197 pounds, joining Lehigh heavyweight transfer Christian Colucci to beef up the Scarlet Knights' lineup in the top two weight classes.
I am committing to Rutgers University to further my athletic and academic career! #TMFW #B1G pic.twitter.com/3JwGR8J6Tu
�" Max Wright (@maxwright22) June 2, 2018
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