Grey Burnett shown his abilities on the various stages like Walsh Jesuit Ironman and global stage like Athens, Greece. He is surrounded by wrestling culture which has been followed by his family. In the Ohio Wrestling circle, he is well known for his untouchable records in academic as well as wrestling.
Personal Basic Information
| Full Name | Grey Burnett |
| Nick Name | Mat Rat |
| Weight Category | 125 lbs |
| Father’s Name | Scott Burnett |
| Mother’s Name | Information not available publicly |
| Date of Birth (Born) | December 12, 2008 |
| Birth Place | Perrysburg (Ohio) |
| Current Age | Age: 17 years, 3 months, and 5 days as of today. Time left for next birthday: 8 months and 25 days. |
| Height | Information not available publicly |
| Net worth | Information not available publicly |
| Marriage Status | Unmarried |
| Wife Name | Does not have wife |
| Kids Name | Does not have kids |
| High school | Perrysburg High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Information not available publicly |
| Current Team Name | Penn State Nittany Lions |
Net Worth
As the No. 6 wrestler in the nation for the Class of 2027 and a Penn State commit, Burnett has significant market value. He is currently a RUDIS athlete, a major wrestling gear brand that sponsors top-tier talent.
Early Life and Childhood
Grey was essentially raised in the wrestling environment. As a toddler, his father would bring him to practices at Perrysburg High School. While other children played at home, Grey would bring a backpack full of toys to the gym and play on the mats while his father coached the team.
He began competing in the Ohio kids’ state tournament at just five years old. Despite wrestling opponents larger than him, he managed to place himself due to the innate ability of the sport.
Education and the Beginning of Sports Career
Grey Burnett is an outstanding junior wrestler at Perrysburg High School in Ohio and is widely considered one of the top wrestler in the nation. His career has been known by a deep family connection to the sport. He is a junior at Perrysburg High School, where he competes for the Yellow Jackets.
Between 2016 and 2019, he received multiple state, regional, and national titles across Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Folkstyle. In his first two years at Perrysburg, he received two Ohio Division I State Titles. He entered his junior season with an impressive high school record of 86–5.
Professional Career
Grey Burnett is not yet a professional wrestler; he is an amateur student-athlete who has just made a major commitment to the next stage of his career. Currently a junior at Perrysburg High School in Ohio, he is one of the top-ranked wrestler in the nation for the Class of 2027.
He followed his former high school teammate, Marcus Blaze, by choosing to wrestle under head coach Cael Sanderson. He chose the Nittany Lions over other elite programs, including Ohio State and Nebraska.
Achievements/ Awards/ Medals
He represented Team USA in Under 17 World Championship (Amman, Jordan), receiving a bronze medal in freestyle at 55 kg.
He won the 16U freestyle national title at the Fargo tournament in 2023. He secured his spot on the world team by winning the freestyle title in Las Vegas.
He is a 2 times Ohio Division I State Champion for Perrysburg, continuing the second half of his high school career with record.
Married Life and Family
Scott Burnett, his father and also his head coach at Perrysburg High School. Scott wrestled at the University of Nebraska and the father cum coach relation is a part of Grey’s development.
His grand-father, Ron Burnett passed away in 2017, but acted as an important inspiration for the family. Apart from wrestling, Grey participates in lacrosse, enjoys eating pizza and stated that Hunter Stieber is his favorite athlete.
Grey Burnett is currently single and a high school student. He is focused on his academic and athletic career.
The Future Ambitions
While he currently competes at 126 lbs in high school, he is projected to wrestle at 133 lbs for the Nittany Lions. Like many elite Penn State wrestlers, his long-term goals are set on becoming an Olympic Champion. He also stated that he will rejoin his former Perrysburg teammate and world champion, Marcus Blaze, at Penn State.
Grey Burnett–FAQs
Why did he choose Penn State?
Grey cited the elite training environment and his relationship with former Perrysburg teammate Marcus Blaze (who is also at Penn State) as key factors.