The countdown to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is on. Get to know the PRCA Top 15 Bareback Riders who will compete in one of rodeo’s most physically demanding events. From world champions to first-time qualifiers, these cowboys have earned their places in Las Vegas with powerful, consistent rides throughout the season.
2025 PRCA Top 15 Bareback Riders:
- Rocker Steiner
- Sam Peterson
- Bradlee Miller
- Jess Pope
- Cole Franks
- Kade Sonnier
- Garrett Shadbolt
- Dean Thompson
- Jacek Frost
- Cooper Cooke
- Jayco Roper
- Waylon Bourgeois
- Wacey Schalla
- Mason Clements
- Tilden Hooper
1. Rocker Steiner
Hometown: Weatherford, TX
Career Earnings: $1,148,319
Season Earnings: $303,547.32
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2022-25)
2. Sam Peterson
Hometown: Helena, MT
Career Earnings: $417,806
Season Earnings: $221,901.45
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2025)
3. Bradlee Miller
Hometown: Huntsville, TX
Career Earnings: $634,185
Season Earnings: $207,474.02
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2025)
4. Jess Pope
Hometown: Waverly, KS
Career Earnings: $1,833,380
Season Earnings: $203,629.04
World Titles: 1 (2022)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 6 (2020-25)
5. Cole Franks
Hometown: Clarendon, TX
Career Earnings: $1,096,639
Season Earnings: $200,362.07
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2021-22, 2024-25)
6. Kade Sonnier
Hometown: Carencro, LA
Career Earnings: $544,198
Season Earnings: $171,507.03
NFR Qualifications: 2 (2023, 2025)
7. Garrett Shadbolt
Hometown: Merriman, NE
Career Earnings: $783,963
Season Earnings: $168,261.06
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2021-22, 2024-25)
8. Dean Thompson
Hometown: Altamont, UT
Career Earnings: $753,195
Season Earnings: $166,535.63
World Titles: 1 (2024)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2023-25)
9. Jacek Frost
Hometown: Browns Valley, CA
Career Earnings: $317,458
Season Earnings: $143,543.04
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2025)
10. Cooper Cooke
Hometown: Victor, ID
Career Earnings: $435,464
Season Earnings: $142,593.79
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2024-25)
11. Jayco Roper
Hometown: Oktaha, OK
Career Earnings: $511,312
Season Earnings: $139,774.86
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2023, 2025)
12. Waylon Bourgeois
Hometown: Church Point, LA
Career Earnings: $230,920
Season Earnings: $137,863.80
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2025)
13. Wacey Schalla
Hometown: Arapaho, OK
Career Earnings: $813,296
Season Earnings: $136,108.92
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (BR — 2024, BR & BB — 2025)
14. Mason Clements
Hometown: Spanish Fork, UT
Career Earnings: $1,223,881
Season Earnings: $130,131.01
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 5 (2017-18, 2020, 2023, 2025)
15. Tilden Hooper
Hometown: Carthage, TX
Career Earnings: $1,788,904
Season Earnings: $129,950.66
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 10 (2208-09, 2011, 2014, 2018-22, 2025)
*Photos courtesy PRCA.
