From Fargo champion to New Jersey state champion to Division I wrestling at Pitt, Evan Tallmadge's journey has been anything but ordinary.

In this episode of New Jersey Mat Chat, former Brick Memorial standout Evan Tallmadge shares his path through New Jersey wrestling, his time at the Naval Academy, his decision to transfer to Pitt, and how his faith has transformed both his wrestling career and his life.

In this conversation, Evan discusses:

🏆 Winning a Fargo National Championship

🏆 Capturing two New Jersey State Championships

🏆 Why freestyle wrestling elevated his folkstyle game

🏆 The challenges of competing at the Naval Academy

🏆 Why Pitt was the right fit after transferring

🏆 The reality of Division I wrestling and college recruiting

🏆 NIL, the transfer portal, and the future of co ...