High School: Attended Crowley County High School in Ordway, Colo. ... Won the 2009 2A Colorado state heavyweight championship with a 37-3 record ... Placed 6th as a junior, going 27-5 ... Was an all-state first-team selection as a senior ... Also played football, where he was an all-area first team selection and all-state game participant ... Also competed in track.

Personal: Son of Bill and Debbie Gray ... Has seven siblings: Shawn, Jennifer, Kara, Allison, Shana, Jody and Staci ... Is majoring in automotive ... Enjoys lifting weights and hanging out with friends.