Recall the moment when AJ Ferrari expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am so thankful for Cal State Bakersfield. I am entering the portal today and am considering all opportunities. I still have 2-3 years of eligibility left. I am starving for success on and off the wrestling mat.” The wrestler had a significant period at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), where he recorded an impressive 21-1 record and clinched a third-place finish at the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships.
With only a few years remaining in his college wrestling career, he aims to seize every opportunity and transition to a new program. Despite the options available at institutions such as Penn State, Oklahoma State, and Iowa—where his brother Angelo is currently enrolled—AJ Ferrari has made the decision to commit to the University of North Carolina.
On X, FloWrestling reported the latest news regarding the wrestler, declaring, “AJ Ferrari is going to Chapel Hill! The NCAA champ and 2025 3rd placer announced on FRL that he will transfer to North Carolina and wrestle for the Tar Heels!” This revelation has certainly caught many fans off guard. What’s the reason for that?
During the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, which took place from March 20 to 22 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the University of North Carolina wrestling team delivered a performance that could be described as modest. Although the team did not achieve a leading rank in the overall standings, the standout individual performances underscored their involvement.
AJ Ferrari is going to Chapel Hill! The NCAA champ and 2025 3rd placer announced on FRL that he will transfer to North Carolina and wrestle for the Tar Heels! pic.twitter.com/F1PDoe89x2
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) April 7, 2025
In a remarkable display, Lachlan McNeil, weighing in at 149lbs, secured a fifth-place finish, earning his third All-America accolade and extending UNC’s impressive streak to seven consecutive national tournaments featuring at least one All-American. Furthermore, six competitors from Tar Heel made their way through the initial day of the championships, with McNeil successfully advancing to the quarterfinals. Ferrari’s decision to join UNC undoubtedly stems from a significant rationale, and only time will reveal the implications for the college wrestler.
This is a developing report…
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