Brock Hardy is a distinguished American wrestler currently competing for the University of Nebraska. Born in Brigham City, Utah, he was a four-time state champion at Box Elder High School and a five-time USA Folkstyle Nationals champion. After graduating in 2018, Hardy served a two-year mission in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
At Nebraska, Hardy has earned multiple accolades, including:
- Third place at the 2024 NCAA Championships
- Sixth place at the 2023 NCAA Championships
- Second place at the 2023 Big Ten Championships
- Fifth place at the 2024 Big Ten Championships
- NCAA All-American honors in 2023 and 2024
- NWCA Scholar All-American honors in 2021, 2023, and 2024
- Academic All-Big Ten honors from 2021 to 2025
In the 2025 NCAA Championships, Hardy advanced to the finals but narrowly lost to Ohio State’s Jesse Mendez with a 12-9 decision, securing the national runner-up position.
For a closer look at Brock Hardy’s wrestling style and skills, you might find this match against Jesse Mendez insightful: