Nate Blanchette

Rutgers’ Nate Blanchette brings blue-chip pedigree and late-season bite at 174

Blanchette arrives with real heat: a three-time New England and state champion who closed his prep career on a 98-match win streak and was ranked among the nation’s top 174-pound recruits. In the 2025-26 season, he’s been a steady Rutgers contributor at 174, posting a 9-7 mark with a fast 1:56 fall and wins by both decision and bonus-point pressure. The best fit? A team that values grit, toughness, and a wrestler who can turn elite prep credentials into dependable dual-meet points.