Jed Mellen

Hall of Fame: Individual Athlete

Jed Mellen winning his third straight Utah State Championship Title, 2013.

Jed Mellen

PHS Class of 2013

Wrestling

Jed Mellen had an outstanding wrestling career at Payson High School, amassing a total win-loss record of 192 wins and 12 losses, which was a state record for most total wins. He made the state finals all four years, won the state championships three times in 2011, 2012, and 2013, and finished as runner-up in 2010. All four years of high school, he was named as a high school All-American by Wrestling USA Magazine and also finished as the National High School Champion all four years. USA Wrestling recognized Jed’s outstanding high school career by naming him to the USA Wrestling (Utah) Hall of Fame in 2013. As one of the nation’s top college recruits, he accepted a full athletic scholarship to Utah Valley University. Sadly, Jed’s collegiate career was cut short due to a career-ending injury.

Inducted 2021

Accomplishments:

  • Four-time high school national champion, 2010-2013

  • Four-time high school All-American.

  • Three-time Utah State Champion, 2011, 2012, 2013

  • Utah State Championships Runner-up, 2010

  • Three time Regional Champion, 2011, 2012, 2013

  • Most wins in Utah High School history with a career record of 192-12

  • USA Wrestling Utah National Hall of Fame recipient, 2013

  • Ranked 6th in the United States, 2013

  • Member of the United States Dream Team,132 lbs, 2013

  • Top 100 college recruit in the nation for the class of 2013

  • Accepted a full athletic scholarship with Utah Valley University