The most debated list of the preseason is finally here β the Texas Boys Pound-for-Pound rankings. Mikey Ruiz enters the year at #1, going for his fourth title, but the gap for the top wrestlers are razor-thin and several state champs are ready to make their case. This is the one list every coach, parent, and wrestler in the state will be talking about all season.
Let’s get into the list, Top 30+ below:
| Rank | Class | Weight | Grade | Name | School | State Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5A | 126 | SR | Mikey Ruiz | Canyon Randall | 1st-2023, 1st-2024, 1st-2025 |
| 2 | 6A | 215 | SR | Aiden Cooley | Allen | 3rd-2023, 2nd-2024, 1st-2025 |
| 3 | 6A | 175 | JR | Steel Myers | Allen | 1st-2024, DNQ-2025 |










