High School: Attended Plainview High School in Ardmore, Okla., where he was a four-year starter on varsity wrestling ... Compiled a record of 130-50 ... Also played football, where he was named the District 3A-2 Defensive MVP ... Named to the 3A All-star team for football.
Personal: Born on August 16, 1992 in Ardmore, Okla. ... Son of Gerald and Maria Winnard ... Father, Gerald, was a Big 8 wrestling champion at OSU ... Has another relative, Larry Winnard, who also wrestled at OSU ... Plans to major in Athletic Training.
