Oklahoma State Adds Top-Ranked Raney Twins to 2026 Wrestling Class

Oklahoma State University wrestling head coach David Taylor has secured commitments from twin brothers Jayden and Jordyn Raney, who are ranked No. 6 and No. 5 respectively in the 2026 recruiting class. The Raney brothers, coming out of Union County High School in Kentucky, have won nine state titles combined and excel in folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling, with Jayden earning multiple gold medals at the U17 Greco-Roman World Championships and Pan American Championships. Their addition strengthens a dominant Oklahoma State class that already includes top recruits Jax Forrest and Dreshaun Ross, giving the Cowboys four of the top six recruits nationally for 2026. Taylor, an Olympic gold medalist and World Champion himself, led Oklahoma State to a third-place finish at the 2025 NCAA Championships and has cultivated multiple individual champions. The Raneys chose Oklahoma State over other top programs like Iowa, Illinois, Ohio State, and Nebraska, highlighting Taylor's growing influence in elite wrestling recruiting. Their commitment further bolsters Oklahoma State's status as a powerhouse program under Taylor's leadership.