Gardner-Webb University Athletics

2013-2014 at Gardner-Webb: Filled in at several weight classes as a junior ... Wrestled in 19 matches, including one at heavyweight due to injuries at the position in November ... Also saw action at 174 and 184 pounds.

2012-13 at Gardner-Webb: Recorded an overall record of 1-6 on the season at 174 pounds for GWU … Was 0-4 in dual match action on the year … Posted an 8-6 decision over Jesse Masters of King College at the Wolfpack Open … Also competed in dual match action at 174 pounds for GWU versus Virginia, George Mason, Belmont Abbey and Appalachian State ... Earned a spot on the 2012-13 Big South Presidential Honor Roll.

2011-12 at Gardner-Webb: Posted a 2-13 overall record on the season ... Competed at both 174 and 184 pounds on the year ... Posted a win over Brent Silva of Central Florida at The Citadel Open ... Also recorded a win over Chris Grimes at the Pembroke Classic ... Competed in GWU's dual meet bouts at Chattanooga, versus Appalachian State, at the UB Quad Meet, and at the Wolfpack Open ... Also competed at VMI and against The Citadel.

2010-11 at Gardner-Webb: Did not compete...Redshirted.

High School: Attended Elkin High School in Elkin, N.C. ... Posted 58 wins in his four-year high school career ... A two-time All-Conference selection ... Also a two-time Team MVP and two-time recipient of the Coaches' Award ... Was a 2010 State Champion his senior year ... Also a Northwest Regional Runner-Up in both his senior and junior seasons ... Won the Most Improved Award as a freshman ... Also lettered in football, baseball and track & field ... A member of the 2006 State Championship football team ... A two-time All-Conference selection in football ... A two-time All-Conference member in track & field ... Was part of the 4x800 relay unit that was the Northwest Regional Champions his senior year ... Finished as the state runner-up in the 4x800 his junior season ... A three-year member of the Honor Roll.

Personal: Born March 21, 1992 in Florida ... Son of John Rabin and Donna Byrd ... Has one brother named Ed ... Majoring in Physical Education.