Two-Time All-American Caldwell to Transfer to NU

Lincoln, Neb.-- The Nebraska wrestling program and Head Coach Mark Manning announced Tuesday that Oklahoma two-time All-American Tyler Caldwell will transfer to Nebraska beginning with the fall semester.

"We're excited about having Tyler join our program at Nebraska," Manning said. "He is an outstanding young man, as well as a tremendous competitor. He's going to fit into the environment and culture we have built here, and he will provide great leadership. Tyler is a young man that leads by example through work ethic, his attitude and his approach to being successful."

Last season, Caldwell finished with a 32-6 record and a second-place finish at the NCAA Championships. Caldwell fell to Burroughs in the finals of the national tournament and the Big 12 Championships, which accounted for two of his six losses. The Wichita, Kan., native finished the year with six major decisions, three technical falls and two pins. Caldwell will have two seasons of eligibility at Nebraska.

As a freshman, Caldwell posted a 31-14 record and finished in fifth place at the 2010 NCAA Championships to earn his first All-American honor.

"I'm really excited about the change and transition to Nebraska," Caldwell said. "I feel like Nebraska has all the resources to make the most out of me as a wrestler and a person, and I can't wait to be a part of that team and work with the coaches. The coaches have scouted me the last two years, so I feel like they can help strengthen my weaknesses and make me a better all-around wrestler."