Jimmy Mullen excels in college wrestling after New Jersey championship success

Jimmy Mullen, a three-time New Jersey heavyweight wrestling champion, is excelling at Virginia Tech. The redshirt freshman is 9-1 this season, winning tournaments and defeating ranked opponents, including a notable victory over a teammate who is a three-time NCAA qualifier. Mullen, who previously juggled football and wrestling, is now focused solely on wrestling. His coaches note significant improvement in his skills and strategy since dedicating himself to the sport. Mullen aims to compete at the upcoming Cliff Keen Invitational and hopes to qualify for the NCAA Championships. Despite his success, Mullen remains focused on continuous improvement. He plans to evaluate his future in both sports after the season, but for now, he is committed to enhancing his wrestling performance.