Jacob Cox has recently announced his commitment towards North Carolina State University via Instagram stating, ” I am happy to announce that I will be continuing my athletic and academic career at North Carolina State University. I want to thank everyone that has helped me get to this point, and I am excited to see what the future holds. I’m not done. Go Pack 🐺”.
During his time in high school he was a 2022 3A North Carolina state champion who won with at 13-4 major decision against North Iredell’s Bray Trivette. Along with this amazing accomplishment he is also a 3 times state champion.
When asked what was the deciding factor in his decision to commit to North Carolina he replied, “The deciding factor for me was the amount support that is apparent through the coaching staff as well as well as the athletic department. Top notch trainers, advisors, coaches and partners”. The question followed with what was he looking forward to in colligative wrestling, Cox replied, ” I’m looking forward to growing into not only a better wrestler, but a better individual as well. Everyone has a common goal and it will be very motivating to have that sort of community around me”.
Cox will now be continuing his wrestling career at North Carolina State university. He will now be competing at a more competitive level.