Hofstra University Athletics

At Hofstra
2023-24: Wrestled in 10 matches...Posted a 2-8 record...Was 0-1 in duals...Had one win by major decision...Competed unattached at the Lehman Open and the New York State Championships and posted a combined 3-4 record...Dean's List student in Spring 2024...Member of the Hofstra Athletic Director Scholars Academic Honor Roll.

High School: Wrestled, played football, and ran track at Pepperell High School in Lindale, Georgia...Was an NHSCA All-American as a senior after posting a 41-1 record and winning a state championship...Was also named a Fargo All-American in Greco Roman as a senior and was named Team Most Valuable Player...Captain Award and Leadership Award recipient...Was state runner-up as a junior and earned Most Valuable Upperweight honors...State champions and team MVP as a sophomore...Helped Pepperell to three top eight state championship finishes...Went 114-18 during his scholastic career...Competed with Level Up Wrestling Center...Personal: Son of Gloria and Jason Waddell...Has two siblings...Hobbies include reading and playing chess...Names Takuto Otoguro, Kyle Dake, and Kamal Bey as his favorite athletes...Aspires to own his own business...Finance major.