Career:
2007-08: Started at 157 lbs for ODU...Named CAA Rookie of the Week after 5-1 performance at Virginia Duals...Finished season with 13 wins including one major decision.
2006-07: Went 1-2 in limited action his freshman year...Was 9-10 overall including unattached results with two major decisions and one pin... Prep: Played three years of high school football and wrestled all four years for a record of 126-42...Florida State runner-up...2005 FILA Cadet All-American and FILA Cadet World Team Member...Placed 4th, 5th, and 6th at Florida State Tournament...Four-time Academic All-Conference.

Off the Mat: Born July 7, 1988...Son of Hector and Barbara Rivera...Has one brother, David (13)...Lists the most impressive person ever met as his mother...Favorite movie is "Talladega Nights"...Majoring in Chemistry.