Wrestling Announces Two for 2019 Signing Class

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State wrestling head coach Roger Chandler announced Wednesday (Nov. 14) that two student-athletes have committed to wrestle for the Spartans next season.

Jordan Crace (Elyria, Ohio/Elyria HS) and Jordan Hamdan (Hudson, Michigan/Hudson HS) will join MSU in the Fall of 2019.

Jordan Crace
Elyria, Ohio || Elyria HS
141#
Quick Hit: Crace is the No. 4 ranked recruit in his weight class and No. 25 overall in the class of 2019 by FloWrestling.

Two-time varsity letter winner in wrestling with both coming at St. Paris Graham … Later transferred to Elyria High School where he wrestles under Eric Burnett … Named to Greater Miami Valley First Team in 2016 and 2017 … Was Greater Miami Valley most outstanding wrestler in 2017 … Virginia Beach gold medalist in 2018 … 2017 Ironman Finalist … Junior Duals gold medalist … Fargo All-American … Two-Time Super 32 Placer (3rd in 2018) … Ohio High School State Champion in 2017 … Two-time state placer … Two-time CBC Champ.

Son of Stacy and Randy Crace … Biggest wrestling influence is Jordan Burroughs … Greatest athletic experience was winning a state title because his hard work paid off.

Chandler on Crace…
"We're very excited to welcome Jordan to the Spartan Family! He's a dynamic wrestler and one of the best in the country. There is no doubt in my mind that he is going to make a major impact on our program. I look forward to watching him excel both in the classroom and on the wrestling mat."

Jordan Hamdan
Hudson, Michigan || Hudson HS
133#
Quick Hit: Hamdan is a three-time State Champion with a combined record of 156-8. In 2017 Hamdan finished the season 53-0 en route to a state championship.

Four-year wrestler under Scott Marry and Hudson High School … All-State finisher in 2016, 2017 and 2018 … 2016 Greco-Roman National Champion … 2018 Fargo All-American … 2018 Super 32 All-American … Wrestles at the Simmons Academy of Wrestling … Captain of the wrestling team for three years … Also plays football at Hudson.

Son of Norma and Rod Hamdan … Lists his father Rod as his biggest wrestling influence because he taught him that he had to give his best effort at all times … His greatest athletic experience is winning his first state team title because it was a team effort and all of the teams hard work paid off.

Chandler on Hamdan…
"It's great to see Jordan stay home and represent the Green & White. He will be shooting for his fourth state championship this year which is a feat that very few have accomplished. Having Jordan be part of our program says a lot about what we are building here at Michigan State. We want to keep the best kids in Michigan at home and help them compete for National Championships and get a world class education."

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