2020-21 Wrestling Roster

Colin Thompson, HDN
Colin Thompson, HDN
Jim Potter, MSU-Northern Media Relations

Steeler French

  • Weight 184
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Previous School Choteau High School

Biography

Choteau, MT (Choteau HS)
2020…Veteran 184 Steeler sat out a season in redshirt.  Although he was not in the starting line-up for the first time in his career, Steeler competed and placed 2nd at the Battle of the Rockies.  As a redshirt, Steeler was 4-3 with 2 pins. 
2019…Steeler continued to find success at 184 by compiling a record of 21-13 with 4 pins while placing 1st at the Trapper Open, 2nd at Spokane Open, 3rd at the Battle of the Rockies, 4th at the Tyler Plummer and 5th at the Cascade Conference Championships. 
2018…Steeler secured the starting spot at 184 during his sophomore campaign.  His season record was 18-18 with 1 pin, but he came on hot at the end of the season.  Steeler placed 3rd at the Battle of the Rockies, 2nd at the Tyler Plummer Classic and 4th at the Cascade Conference Championships.  That 4th place finish qualified Steeler for his first trip to the NAIA National Championships. 
2017…Competed at 174 for the Lights as a true freshman.  Steeler had a tough first season but made a huge impact while he had the opportunity.  He compiled a record of 13-20 with 2 falls and upset the #4 nationally ranked individual while at the Missouri Valley Invite.  Steeler placed 1st at the Tyler Plummer Classic in 2017.
HIGH SCHOOL…4x Montana State Placer and 2x State Champion going 1st, 1st, 3rd and 2nd.
PERSONAL…Born 8-15-97…Business Major.
PARENTS…Steve and Jennifer French

Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Freshman

    184 lbs

  • 2017-18Sophomore

    184 lbs

  • 2018-19Junior

    184 lbs

  • 2019-20Senior

    184 lbs

  • 2020-21Redshirt Senior

    184 lbs