HIGH SCHOOL
Graduate of Altoona Area High School, wrestling under the direction of coaches Joel Gilbert and Ryan Barr… Published a 153-28 overall record in high school, recording 65 pins, 26 technical falls and 14 major decisions over his four-year run at Altoona Area… Was a four-time district champion, two-time regional champion and three-time PIAA state place winner, accomplishing those feats at four different weight classes… Took fifth-place in the PIAA Championships in 2023 and 2026, adding a third-place result in 2025… Was a two-time Powerade placer, finishing fourth and seventh during his high school career… Wrestled freestyle with the M2 Training Center under the leadership of coach Mark McKnight… Won a pair of freestyle state championships while in high school.
PERSONAL
Born in the spring of 2007, Braiden Weaver is the son of Crystal and Erik Weaver… He has three siblings, two older sisters named Teiha and Gracie, as well as a younger brother named Bryce… While at Penn State, Weaver plans to study kinesiology in the College of Health and Human Development… Upon graduation, he hopes to continue his wrestling career as a coach, fight in the UFC, or become a physical therapist… In his free time, Weaver enjoys hanging out with friends, in addition to playing golf, spikeball or video games… He is an avid collector of Pokémon cards and loves to travel.