Former Arizona State All-American Kyle Parco commits to Iowa wrestling

Former Arizona State wrestling All-American Kyle Parco announced this commitment to Iowa, per his Instagram.

He spent the last three years with the Sun Devils following two at Fresno State. Following the ending of the Bulldogs’ program, Parco took his talents to Arizona State.

But for his final year, Parco will take his talents to the Big Ten.

“I am grateful to be able to live this life and continue my journey, but I would not be the man I am today without my people,” Parco wrote. “My family (has) been behind me and guided me through my journey to become a national champion. My teammates know me best and know that I gave my all to this team these past few years and they’ve given me the same.

“My coaches Frank Molinaro, Zeke Jones, Lee Pritts and Erick Thompson have poured their best into me and entrusted me to represent the fork on my chest as a proud Sun Devil. The rest of the staff, Amanda Keams, Jessica Battilochi, Todd Ford and Dr. Poon have equally contributed to my life in substantial ways.”

But now Parco will pursue a national title in Iowa City.

“I would be remiss to not give thanks to these great people and give them the credit they deserve,” Parco said. “Lastly, with one year left, I am still in the hunt for a national title and I am grateful for all the opportunities I’ve been given. Time to run it back one last time in black and gold.”

Parco is 91-18 in his career and a four-time All-American. He redshirted his first year at Fresno State at 141 pounds.

Since then, he’s a career 149 pounder. He took 6th in 2021, going 18-4. The next season, Parco went 23-4 but finished 8th at the 2022 NCAA Tournament.

In 2023, Parco had his best finish at NCAAs when he went to Tulsa. He finished 25-6 and finished 4th at 149 pounds. His only losses at that tournament were to national runner-up Sammy Sasso (Ohio State) and to Penn State’s Shayne Van Ness in the third place bout.

Last season, Parco ended his season with a win, finishing 5th at the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Now going to Iowa, he’ll get different looks in the room and get coached by Tom and Terry Brands.Per WrestleStat, Parco should ease right into 149 pounds, giving Iowa a hammer right in the middle.