2004-2005 (FRESHMAN, 285)
Posted a record of 14-18 in his first season as the starting heavyweight ... was 4-13 against NCAA qualifiers ... finished fifth at the Cliff Keen Invitational in Las Vegas (12/4-5), posting a 5-2 record, including 3-2 vs. NCAA qualifiers ... scored a 6-4 decision vs. Boise State's Eric Smith, an NCAA qualifier, in Vegas ... defeated then-No. 14 and NCAA qualifier Clint Walbeck of Fresno State by 7-3 decision ... posted a dominating 24-9 technical fall vs. Steve Kasten of Wabash ... bested Ruebon Daniels of Appalachian State, an NCAA qualifier, 12-6 at the Wendy's Duals (1/16) ... picked up his first Big Ten dual victory with a 7-6 decision over Michigan State's Max Lossen (2/11).
2003-04 (REDSHIRT)
Did not compete during initial season at Purdue.
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letterwinner at Franklin Central High School ... claimed three state titles at 215 pounds, winning crowns as a sophomore, junior and senior ... recorded a career mark of 152-9 ... posted two perfect seasons, finishing 43-0 as a sophomore and 44-0 as a senior ... won the state title as a junior with a 38-4 mark ... coached on the mat by Todd Kendrick ... earned four letters in football and one in track & field.
PERSONAL
Born on Sept. 25, 1984, in Indianapolis, Ind. ... full name is Jacob A. O'Brien ... son of Tamra and Joseph O'Brien ... has two brothers, Josh and Kenny ... enrolled in the School of Liberal Arts.
