Breaking News: “2026 on 300” — Three Denver Broncos Connections Predicted to Win World Team Trials This Weekend
Denver, CO – May 17, 2025 — In a surprising turn of events that is catching fire across the sports world, three individuals with direct ties to the Denver Broncos organization are now favored to win big at this weekend’s 2025 U.S. World Team Trials — a major qualifying event for the 2026 Wrestling World Championships. While this story sounds like the opening scene of a sports documentary, it’s very real and happening right now.
The Unlikely Crossover: Football Meets Wrestling
The phrase “2026 on 300” has been circulating across social media, a cryptic reference to three Broncos-connected athletes aiming to punch their tickets to the 2026 World Championships — and to do so in dramatic fashion, all weighing in under 300 pounds. Here’s who they are:
1. Baron Browning – Linebacker Turned Grappler
Yes, that’s right — Broncos linebacker Baron Browning has been quietly training in Greco-Roman wrestling during the off-season, reportedly inspired by his father’s wrestling background. Browning entered the 97 kg division almost under the radar but shocked the field in last month’s National Open, where he placed second. He now sits among the favorites heading into this weekend’s trials.
“He has the explosiveness, the discipline, and the mental toughness. Baron is not here for show — he’s here to win,” said Coach Reuben Carter of the Denver Elite Wrestling Club.
2. Chad Ashe – Broncos’ Strength Coach Turned Wrestling Coach
While he won’t be competing, Chad Ashe, a longtime strength and conditioning coach for the Broncos, is making waves as a head coach for several top-tier freestyle contenders. His athlete, Micah Sanchez, is ranked #1 at 74 kg and has a real shot at making the World Team. Ashe’s experience in developing elite NFL athletes has translated surprisingly well to the mat, focusing on explosive power and injury prevention.
“Training Micah was like training a hybrid of Von Miller and a young Jordan Burroughs,” Ashe said with a grin.
3. Tyree Jackson – Former Practice Squad QB, Now Wrestling Phenom
Perhaps the most compelling story is that of Tyree Jackson, the former quarterback who spent time with the Broncos’ practice squad in 2021. After stepping away from football, Jackson returned to his wrestling roots — he was a two-time high school state champion in Pennsylvania. Now competing at 86 kg, Jackson has gone on a tear this season, winning multiple regional tournaments and earning a top-four seed for this weekend’s trials.
What’s at Stake
The winners of each weight class at the World Team Trials will go on to represent Team USA at the 2026 World Championships, a key stepping stone toward the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. For these three Broncos connections, it’s about more than personal glory — it’s about making history by bridging two of America’s most physically demanding sports.
More to Come
All eyes will be on the mats this weekend as the trials unfold in Coralville, Iowa. Can these Broncos-linked figures shake up the wrestling world and secure a place on Team USA?
Stay tuned as we continue to follow their stories — “2026 on 300” might just become the underdog narrative of the year.
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