2019-20 / AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
• Stats (PDF)
• Finished 7-9 overall, including a 2-3 mark in dual competition
• Went 2-2 at heavyweight the Michigan State Open, earning wins over Michigan State’s Matt Lloyd and Oklahoma’s Michael Leyland
• Earned his first career dual win at the Journeymen Northeast Duals, taking a 6-4 decision over Buffalo’s Nolan Terrance
• Picked up a fall at the Boilermaker Duals, sticking Indianapolis’ Jack Williams in 1:43
• Posted a 1-2 record at the Midlands Championships, scoring a victory over North Carolina’s Mark Chaid
• Finished 2-2 at the Purple Raider Open, advancing to the semifinals and taking fifth place
2018-19 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Stats
2017-18 / AS A FRESHMAN
Season Notes
• Redshirted
• Competed at 197 pounds in Freshmen/Sophomore Division of Michigan State Open (unattached) (11/5)
• Placed fifth at 197 pounds in Freshmen/Sophomore Division of Eastern Michigan Open (unattached) (11/11)
• Placed fourth at 197 pounds at Jim Koch Wisconsin Open (unattached) (12/2)
• Placed second at 197 pounds at Purple Raider Open (unattached) (1/14)
• Placed second at 197 pounds at Greyhound Open (unattached) (1/28)
• Competed at U23 Freestyle World Team Trials at 92 kg (6/2-3)
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-time Indiana High School Athletic Association placewinner (2017: 7th, 195; 2016: 5th, 182; 2015: 7th, 182)
• Two-time Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Academic All-State Honorable Mention (2016, 2017)
• 37 of his 42 wins as a senior were by fall ... earned team award for most falls in 2015, 2016, 2017
• Two-time Elkhart wrestling MVP (2015, 2017) ... team captain
Rankings
• Ranked No. 4 at 195 pounds by IndianaMat.com (1/27/17)
Record
• 2016-17 (195): 42-3
• 2015-16 (182): 41-4
• 2014-15 (182): 40-5
• 2013-14 (182): 24-9
• TOTAL: 147-21 (.875)
PERSONAL
Full Name: David Jacob Eli
Major: Financial Counseling & Planning
Birthday: June 28, 1998
City Born: Elkhart, Indiana
Parents: Dave and Yolanda
Siblings: Older sister, Alli
• Stats (PDF)
• Finished 7-9 overall, including a 2-3 mark in dual competition
• Went 2-2 at heavyweight the Michigan State Open, earning wins over Michigan State’s Matt Lloyd and Oklahoma’s Michael Leyland
• Earned his first career dual win at the Journeymen Northeast Duals, taking a 6-4 decision over Buffalo’s Nolan Terrance
• Picked up a fall at the Boilermaker Duals, sticking Indianapolis’ Jack Williams in 1:43
• Posted a 1-2 record at the Midlands Championships, scoring a victory over North Carolina’s Mark Chaid
• Finished 2-2 at the Purple Raider Open, advancing to the semifinals and taking fifth place
2018-19 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Stats
Tournaments
• Placed second at 197 pounds in Freshman/Sophomore Division at Michigan State Open (11/3)
• Placed fifth in 197-pound C draw at Journeymen Collegiate Classic (11/11)
• Competed at 197 pounds at Lindenwood Open (11/17)
• Competed at 197 pounds at Midlands Championships (12/29)
• Placed third at 197 pounds at Greyhound Open (1/20)
• Competed at 97 kg at U23 Freestyle World Team Trials (6/1-2)
• Competed at 97 kg at U23 Freestyle World Team Trials (6/1-2)
Team Leader
• Tied for team lead in reversals (8)
Season Notes
• Picked up bonus points in six of his eight wins ... had back-to-back major decisions at Lindenwood Open.
• Appeared in one dual, getting first start of his career against Drexel (11/10).
• Registered his first career pin, sticking Jack Michel of Indianapolis in 2:19 in opening bout of the Greyhound Open.
2017-18 / AS A FRESHMAN
Season Notes
• Redshirted
• Competed at 197 pounds in Freshmen/Sophomore Division of Michigan State Open (unattached) (11/5)
• Placed fifth at 197 pounds in Freshmen/Sophomore Division of Eastern Michigan Open (unattached) (11/11)
• Placed fourth at 197 pounds at Jim Koch Wisconsin Open (unattached) (12/2)
• Placed second at 197 pounds at Purple Raider Open (unattached) (1/14)
• Placed second at 197 pounds at Greyhound Open (unattached) (1/28)
• Competed at U23 Freestyle World Team Trials at 92 kg (6/2-3)
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-time Indiana High School Athletic Association placewinner (2017: 7th, 195; 2016: 5th, 182; 2015: 7th, 182)
• Two-time Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Academic All-State Honorable Mention (2016, 2017)
• 37 of his 42 wins as a senior were by fall ... earned team award for most falls in 2015, 2016, 2017
• Two-time Elkhart wrestling MVP (2015, 2017) ... team captain
Rankings
• Ranked No. 4 at 195 pounds by IndianaMat.com (1/27/17)
Record
• 2016-17 (195): 42-3
• 2015-16 (182): 41-4
• 2014-15 (182): 40-5
• 2013-14 (182): 24-9
• TOTAL: 147-21 (.875)
PERSONAL
Full Name: David Jacob Eli
Major: Financial Counseling & Planning
Birthday: June 28, 1998
City Born: Elkhart, Indiana
Parents: Dave and Yolanda
Siblings: Older sister, Alli