2018-19: Wrestled 20 bouts as a freshman at 285 pounds...Picked up seven wins...Earned a 2-1 decision over his Campbell University opponent at the Hokie Open (Nov. 4)...Earned a 13-6 decision win over his Bluefield College opponent at the King Open (Nov. 11)...Posted three wins at the Georgia Open (Nov. 17), winning by decision over opponents from Allen (7-3) and Brewton-Parker (3-0) before pinning his Campbellsville (Ky.) opponent in 6:17...Blanked his Truett-McConnell opponent by decision 7-0 (Jan. 12)...Shut out his Queens (N.C.) opponent by decision 5-0 (Feb. 3).

High School: Attended Hickory Ridge High School where he competed in football, track and field, and wrestling...All-conference and all-region football player...Two-time all-conference and 4A state runner-up in wrestling...Honor Roll, Beta Club, FFA, and Forensics Club member.

Personal: Son of Holly and Harry Haywood...Brother of Caden Haywood...His father player baseball at Spartanburg Methodist College and UNC Charlote.