MANHEIM, Pa. – The National Wrestling Coaching Association (NWCA) has announced the 2025 NCAA D1 Men's Scholar All-American Awards. Utah Valley had five who earned the recognition, which recognizes wrestlers' accomplishments on the mat and in the classroom.
 
The organization recognized Terrell Barraclough, Jack Forbes, Ryker Fullmer, Smokey McClure, and Bridger Ricks. It's the first time that all have earned the honor.
 
Barraclough balanced becoming the sixth All-American in program history while succeeding in UVU's Master of Business Administration program. The Big 12 coaches voted the Kaysville, Utah native as the Big 12 Wrestling Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Before enrolling at UVU, he was a three-time Academic Big Ten selection and, in 2023, was a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.
 
125-pounder Bridger Ricks and 157-pound freshman Ryker Fullmer finished their first seasons in Orem and were starters at their respective weight classes. They are currently studying Business and Analysis at the Woodbury School of Business.
 
Jack Forbes is in UVU's Chemistry program and earns his second Academic award at UVU. Last season, he earned Academic All-Big 12 honors.
 
The final Wolverine was Smokey McClure, who ended the season as the starter at 149 pounds for UVU and won his first home dual bout over Oregon State's Victor Cajinto.
 
"The NWCA is proud to recognize these outstanding individuals who embody excellence in both athletics and academics," said NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer.
 
To qualify, individuals must be in the Top 8 with a 3.00 GPA, a national qualifier and a 3.2 GPA, a conference qualifier and a 3.5 GPA, or have at least 15 matches with a 60%-win record with a 3.5 GPA.
 
The Wolverines have now had 51 all-time earn the designation. The University of Northern Iowa led the Big 12 with 12 selected to the team.