Rutgers wrestling 2026 offseason tracker

Welcome to the Rutgers wrestling 2026 offseason tracker. With roster turnover occurring at record rates across college sports, this is where Rutgers' transfer portal activity and other news will be posted The wrestling transfer portal opened April 1 and closes April 30. Rutgers, which has lost seven starters from this past season via either graduation or the transfer portal, will likely poach a heavyweight again from the portal for the third time in the last four seasons.

The Scarlet Knights also could possibly grab a 133-pounder from the portal. The Scarlet Knights will be extremely young in 2026-27. They could have a lineup consisting of at least seven freshmen or sophomores.

Remy Cotton (197), who was one win away from being an All-American this past season, two-time national qualifier Shane Cartagena-Walsh (184) are currently the only potential starters who will be juniors Andrew Barbosa (165), who will be a redshirt sophomore, is the only other returning NCAA qualifier currently on the roster April 7: Steve Mytych resigns as assistant coach Mytych, who was an assistant coach the last three seasons and with the program the last four seasons, announced April 7 in an Instagram post he has resigned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve Mytych (@steve_mytych) “After much thought and reflection, I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my role as an assistant coach at Rutgers,’’ Mytych said in his post. “This sport has given me so much, and I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work alongside amazing athletes and coaches.

What I’ve always loved most about coaching is the opportunity to develop young men—helping them grow, push past their limits, and realize their full potential both on and off the mat. “As the landscape of college athletics continues to evolve, particularly with the rise of NIL and the transfer portal, I’ve found myself reflecting on what matters most to me. My passion has always been rooted in development, growth, and building something deeper than just results or compensation.