Jarad Priest

Jarad Priest takedown, Arizona State, 020924

Photo by: Eyasu Betwos

Photo by: Eyasu Betwos

Photo by: Emmy Scherer

Photo by: Eyasu Betwos

Jarad Priest works for near-fall points against Lindenwood.

Photo by: Owen Main | Cal Poly Athletics

Height:
5-9
Weight:
197
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Bakersfield, CA
High School:
Bakersfield HS

Record entering 2024-25 season: Overall: 36-31; Duals: 13-11

2023-2024 -- In his fourth season competing at 197 lbs, he achieved a 9-9 overall record, placing fifth at the Tiger Style Invite and fourth at the Pac-12 Championship...earned a 6-4 dual record, winning 9 matches over the course of the season- four by decision, two by technical fall and major decision

2022-23 -- In third season at Cal Poly, compiled a 14-12 overall record — tied for the third most victories on the team ... placed fourth at 184 pounds at Pac-12 Championships with a 2-2 mark ... posted a 7-5 record in duals ... tied for fifth at Roadrunner Open ... won 11 matches by decision, one by fall, technical fall and major decision ... recorded a team-high 27 takedowns in duals.

2021-22 -- Compiled 10-6 record in three open tournaments during redshirt season ... three of his wins were by major decision ... placed fifth in Michigan State Invitational with 3-2 record and also was fifth in Road runner open with 4-2 mark ... also competed in Reno Tournament of Champions, finishing 3-2.

2020-21 -- Earned three wins in seven matches in first season at Cal Poly ... opened his Mustang career with a 15-1 major decision over Christian Rodriguez of Fresno State in Cal Poly Tri-Meet en route to second-place finish ... other two wins were by decision ... maintains extra year of eligibility moving forward due to COVID-19.

High School -- A 2020 graduate of Bakersfield High School ... claimed sixth place in the California state high school championships as a senior, one spot higher than in the 2019 state finals ... earned third-place finishes at the CIF-Central Section Division 1 Championship and at the CIF-Central Section Masters Meet en route to a 40-11 mark ... compiled a 36-13 record as a junior ... finished fourth at the CIF-Central Section Masters Meet and won an individual title at the Marina Mann Classic ... chose to be a Mustang because "I loved the vibe and the direction in which the wrestling coaches were taking the team."

Personal -- Son of Rick and Heidi Priest ... father played football at Taft College and Sacramento State ... three brothers, Beau, Braden and James, and two sisters, McKenzie and Madison ... aspires to be a firefighter ... hobbies include surfing, fishing and hanging out with friends and family ... majoring in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Administration.