Angel Escobedo

Career

Escobedo represented the United States at the 2013 World Wrestling Championships. He was ranked as the top wrestler in the 135-pound weight class and compiled a 223-1 high school record. He also grew up in Griffith, Indiana.

Escobedo wrestled in college for the Indiana Hoosiers.

2010: 3rd Place

2009: 5th Place

2007: 4th Place

In addition, his Big Ten honors include:

2007: 3rd Place

At the 2013 World Team Trials Escobedo finished 2nd, but was promoted to compete in the World Championships when Obe Blanc failed a drug test. At the 2013 World Wrestling Championships Escobedo advanced to the bronze medal match in the 55 kg division.

Escobedo ultimately lost in the bronze medal match by one point to Sezar Akgül of Turkey.

Achievements

• Escobedo was an National Collegiate Athletic Association champion, 3-time Big Ten champion, and 4-time All-American in college. In high school, Escobedo was a four-time Indiana state champion. Beyond Indiana, Escobedo was the 2002 FILA Cadet Freestyle Champion. Escobedo achieved National Collegiate Athletic Association All-American honors four times: 2008: Champion 2010: Champion 2009: Champion.