2007-08: The starter at 141 pounds for the Hokies as a true freshman ... Went 14-17 in his first campaign ... Picked up one major decision, one technical fall and two pins ... Went 8-8 in dual matches and 3-2 in ACC competition ... Biggest win came in the upset over Virginia when he pinned Kellon Balum with one second remaining in the match to help lift Tech to a 18-16 win.

High School: Lettered three times for Coach Dicky Howell at Caesar Rodney High ... Two-time state champion ... Senior national champion ... A three-time All-American ... Placed seventh at the Junior Nationals and second at the Super 32 Tournament ... A three-time academic all-state selection.

Personal: Christopher Juan Diaz was born August 17, 1989 in Dover, DE ... The son of Lori and Juan Diaz ... Has one brother, Josh ... Enrolled in university studies.