2015-16 Wrestling Roster
Jamel Morris
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- High School:
- Cardinal Gibbons HS
- Weight:
- 125
2017-18: Went 23-5 on the season, including 1-2 in duals … Finished fifth nationally with 10 tech falls … Was 14-3 overall in bonus point matches … Bumped up to 141 pounds in the dual at Pittsburgh, and scored a 12-8 win over #18 Zanetta … Won three tournaments during the season, the Wolfpack Open (5-0), National Collegiate Open (5-0), and the Appalachian State Open (4-0) … Also placed fifth at the Southern Scuffle and third at the Reno Tournament of Champions … Went 2-2 at 65 kg at the U23 World Team Trials.
2016-17: Redshirted the season … Competed in five open tournaments at 141 pounds … Went 11-9 overall … Placed third at the Appalachian State Open.
2015-16: Saw action in eight duals, five at 125 pounds and three at 133 … Finished with a record of 7-1 - 4-1 at 125 and 3-0 at 133 … Scored two pins and two major decisions among his seven wins … Earned a forfeit win at Duke at 125.
2014-15: Wrestled at 133 pounds as a freshman … Finished with a record of 6-3 … Competed in two open tournaments and one dual … Was the Pack’s starter at 133 pounds at North Carolina … Brought home first place honors at the Pembroke Open, going 4-0 with a fall and a major decision.
Prep: Recorded a top 12 showing at 126 pounds at the 2014 FloNationals ... Was the state champion at 132 pounds as a senior ... Took seventh at the 2013 FloNationals ... Placed third at the state championships as a freshman, sophomore and junior ... Twin brother of fellow NC State wrestler Jamal Morris.
Majoring in Science, Tech, and Society.