WWE announces new class of NIL program recruits

WWE has announced its fourth class of NIL recruits

Notable athletes joining the program include two-time All-American wrestler from Michigan, Lucas Davison. Former Big 12 wrestling champion Stephen Buchanan from Oklahoma has also signed on with the program. 

Two-time National Champion in Acrobatics, Bayley Humphrey from Baylor is included in this class of recruits as well. 

From WWE’s corporate website:

  • Adam Berghorst – Indiana State – Baseball – 6′ 7, 260lbs
  • Bayley Humphrey – Baylor – Acrobatics – 5′ 10
  • Darci Khan – Howard – Track & Field – 5′ 7
  • Desmond Coleman – Liberty – Track & Field – 6′ 4, 250lbs
  • Grace Stephens – Monmouth – Track & Field – 5′ 5
  • Jeremy Cody – Miami (Florida) – Track & Field – 6′ 7 220lbs
  • Josh Pearcy – Rice – Football – 6′ 2, 245lbs
  • Kali Terza – Kennesaw State – Track & Field – 5′ 4
  • Lucas Davison – Michigan – Wrestling – 6′ 2, 235lbs
  • Momen Zahid – William & Mary – Football – 6′ 5, 295lbs
  • Sirena Linton – Arkansas – Gymanstics – 5′ 2
  • Skyla Schulte – Michigan State – Gymnastics – 5′ 2
  • Slane Glover – Ohio State – Cheerleading – 6′ 1, 205lbs
  • Stephen Buchanan – Oklahoma – Wrestling – 6′ 0, 200lbs

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More than 60 athletes have taken part in the NIL program since its inception in December 2021. Seven of those athletes have signed full-time developmental deals with the company and train full-time at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.