University of North Carolina Athletics
2025-26 Wrestling Roster

Elias Navida
- Weight:
- 141
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- San Diego, Calif.
- High School:
- Poway
2024-25: Competed at 133 and 141 pounds during true freshman campaign in Chapel Hill • Had 14 wins throughout the year • Made collegiate debut with three victories and the 133-pound title at the Southeast Open (11/2) • Had a decision and fall to win the 133-pound title at the Mountaineer Invitational (11/9) • Earned three wins at Soldier Salute (12/29-12/30) • Collected three falls at the Appalachian Open (1/25) • Had three wins at the Wildcat Open (2/23)
Prep/Personal: Elias Navida is the son of Carlo and Nayda Navida • Has two siblings, Nathan and Christian • Brother, Christian, wrestled at Purdue • Wrestled for four years at Poway High School under head coach John Meyers • Plans to major in exercise and sport science
Prep/Personal: Elias Navida is the son of Carlo and Nayda Navida • Has two siblings, Nathan and Christian • Brother, Christian, wrestled at Purdue • Wrestled for four years at Poway High School under head coach John Meyers • Plans to major in exercise and sport science
| Year | Overall | Dual | ACC | MD | TF | Fall |
| 24-25 | 14-5 | - | - | - | - | 8 |
| Career | 14-5 | - | - | - | - | 8 |
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