Stephen Leroy Buchanan II is an American freestyle wrestler and the 2025 NCAA Division I National Champion. He is a resident athlete at Loyal, Wisconsin and a Hawkeye Wrestling Club representative along with being a Team U.S.A. member. He competed to become the first wrestler who became an All-American at 3 different schools.
Personal Basic Information
| Full Name | Stephen Leroy Buchanan II |
| Nick Name | Information not available publicly |
| Weight Category | 197 lbs |
| Father’s Name | Stephen Buchanan |
| Mother’s Name | Kerline Buchanan |
| Date of Birth (Born) | Information not available publicly |
| Birth Place | Loyal, Wisconsin |
| Height | 6’0’’ |
| Net worth | Information not available publicly |
| Marriage Status | Unmarried |
| Wife Name | Does not have a wife |
| Kids Name | Does not have kids |
| High school | Loyal High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Information not available publicly |
| Current Team Name | Hawkeye Wrestling Club |
Net Worth
He is currently eligible to get NIL deals which suggests that he earn up to $500,000. He received financial support from the Hawkeye Wrestling Club. He also earns bonuses from U.S.A. Wrestling.
He represents Titan Mercury Wrestling Club which is a financially strong club which support the competitions at national and international level. He earned rewards from International UWW ranking series events and event such as Real American Freestyle which provided him with appearance fees and win bonuses.
Stephen Leroy Buchanan II Current Age
Estimated to be 26 years old.
Current Status
Buchanan recently won the gold medal at the UWW Zagreb Open Ranking Series against Hassan Yazdani from Iran who is a well known global and Olympic medalist through 13-3 technical fall on 5 February, 2026. He also received a gold medal during the Henri Deglane Grand Prix Championship held in January, 2026.
Early Life and Childhood
Stephen grew in a rural household in Greenwood. His childhood involved from shifting towards wrestling. He came from a joint family. He along with his brother focused on basketball initially.
He was mentored by Bill Tourdot and Cale Jackson who did traveled to other state tournaments alongside him to get national exposure.
Education and the Beginning of Sports Career
He attended Loyal High School regarding secondary education in Wisconsin and graduated in the year 2019. He then joined University of Wyoming during 2019-22 and began his degree in Criminal Justice.
He became two-times NCAA All-American and Big 12 Champion for the Wyoming Cowboys. He thereafter shifted to University of Oklahoma for Criminal Justice studies. He enrolled as a graduate student in Sport and Recreation Management.
He is recognized as an Academic All-Big Ten in the year 2025.
Professional Career
Stephen competed in the Hawkeye Wrestling Club and Buchanan competed in Real American Freestyle where he defeated multi-time World medalist and UFC veteran Yoel Romero through a 10-0 technical fall.
His debut in Nice, was the time when he won over 2024 Olympian Radu Letter.
Achievements/ Awards/ Medals
He collected Gold Medal during Henri Deglane Grand Prix. He was 2 times Big 12 Wrestler of the Week. He was named Iowa Male Athlete of the Year.
He was additionally awarded NWCA Scholar All-American (2025) and got rank 3rd in the year 2022 and 2024. He became the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational Champion (2021).
Married Life and Family
He has no records of being married. He belongs to a supportive family where athletic growth is appreciated while competing throughout his college career. He always focused on his professional training. He is the son of Stephen and Kerline Buchanan.
He is currently residing in the Iowa City with his family. Details about his sibling are not described yet as per records.
The Future Ambitions
His ambitions is to get a gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. He is also interested in Mixed Martial Arts for which he is growing and maintaining his Jiu-Jitsu skills and striking.
He does not only want to be a top wrestler in U.S.A. circle but he do have a goal to get the top spot in International Wrestling at 97 kg weight category. Buchanan had been graduated with a major in Criminal Justice which could become a career option for him.
Stephen Leroy Buchanan II – FAQs
Had he ever competed in MMA?
He never appeared to compete in the MMA until now.
What is his favorite time pass?
He stated that his football is his favorite sport to watch during free time.