After inheriting Iowa State’s 1-12 wrestling program, it’s apparent that rebuilding the program to its past standards will be a process for new coach Kevin Dresser.

Dresser took a step closer to accomplishing that rebuild on Wednesday. Eight class of 2018 high school prospects inked their names to don the Cardinal and Gold in the future.

It’s clear that Dresser and his staff primarily honed in on the middle to heavier weight classes. Iowa State also recruited the state of Iowa hard with five of the eight signees being Iowans.

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Grant Stotts, projected 165 or 174-pound wrestler

Stotts, a product of Valley High School in Des Moines, will join his brother Austin in Ames next season. Grant won a state title in 2016 and currently has three appearances in the state tournament.

Joel Shapiro, projected 184 or 197-pound wrestler

Dresser snagged another recruit from Valley High School. Shapiro enters this season ranked No. 46 in the class of 2018 by FloWrestling. Last season, Shapiro dominated, finishing the season undefeated with a state championship.

Anthony Sherry, projected 184 or 197-pound wrestler

The former Glenwood Ram has placed three times at the Iowa state tournament, including a runner-up finish last season. Sherry boasts four cadet Fargo All-American honors on his resumé.

Francis Duggan, projected heavyweight

Intermat has Duggan, an Iowa City West wrestler, ranked as the No. 70 recruit. Duggan, a former Pennsylvania resident, placed three times in the Pennsylvania State Tournament.

Weston DiBlasi, projected 125 or 133-pound wrestler

DiBlasi will be teammates with his brother, Colston, next season. Weston ranks No. 74, according to Intermat.

Hunter DeJong, projected 197-pound wrestler

DeJong is a double Fargo All-American in 2016. DeJong gained experience throughout this summer, wrestling at the Cadet Pan-American Games for the United States.

David Carr, projected 165 or 174-pound wrestler

Carr currently sits at the No. 5 overall spot on FloWrestling’s Class of 2018 ranking. Carr is the son of former Cyclone wrestler Nate Carr. Carr brings four state titles (three in Ohio, one in Kentucky) with him and a record of 153-6.

Tyler Buesgens, projected 184-pound wrestler

Buesgens has placed twice in the Minnesota state tournament. Along with being a regular at the state tournament, Buesgens was named as a Cadet Fargo All-American in 2016.