December is the most wonderful time of the year — because of the Wrangler National Finals of course! Here’s everything you need to know about the PRCA top 15 Steer Wrestlers headed to the 2023 Wrangler NFR in December.
2023 PRCA Top 15 Steer Wrestlers
- Dalton Massey
- Jesse Brown
- Tyler Waguespack
- Will Lummus
- Ty Erickson
- J.D. Struxness
- Dakota Eldridge
- Dirk Tavenner
- Stephen Culling
- Cody Devers
- Stan Branco
- Jacob Talley
- Nick Guy
- Bridger Anderson
- Don Payne
1. Dalton Massey
Hometown: Hermiston, OR
2023 PRCA Earnings: $195,116.39
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
2. Jesse Brown
Hometown: Baker City, OR
2023 PRCA Earnings: $161,613.04
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2020-23)
“I’m most excited about the chance to win a World title.”
Jesse Brown
3. Tyler Waguespack
Hometown: Gonzales, LA
2023 PRCA Earnings: $147,112.74
World Titles: 4 (2016, 2018, 2021-22)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 9 (2015-23)
4. Will Lummus
Hometown: Byhalia, MS
2023 PRCA Earnings: $143,988.44
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 6 (2018-23)
“I am excited to be able to have the opportunity to win a lot of money and have the chance at a world title.”
Will Lummus
5. Ty Erickson
Hometown: Helena, MT
2023 PRCA Earnings: $124,275.40
World titles: 1 (2019)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 8 (2014-19, 2022-23)
6. J.D. Struxness
Hometown: Milan, MN
2023 PRCA Earnings: $122,396.63
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 5 (2016-17, 2019, 2022-23)
“I am most excited for… the opportunity to be going back to compete in the Thomas and Mack, nothing compares to it!”
J.D. Struxness
7. Dakota Eldridge
Hometown: Elko, NV
2023 PRCA Earnings: $116,048
NFR Qualifications: 10 (2013-17, 2019-23)
Read more about Dakota in the September 2022 feature “Style Meets Strength.”
“I’m most excited about that Gold Buckle we are all chasing!!”
Dakota Eldridge
8. Dirk Tavenner
Hometown: Rigby, ID
2023 PRCA Earnings: $107,839.27
NFR Qualifications: 3 (2021-23)
9. Stephen Culling
Hometown: Fort St. John, BC
2023 PRCA Earnings: $106,058.23
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
10. Cody Devers
Hometown: Balko, OK
2023 PRCA Earnings: $104,737.84
NFR Qualifications: 2 (2021, 2023)
11. Stan Branco
Hometown: Chowchilla, CA
2023 PRCA Earnings: $104,573.34
NFR Qualifications: 2 (2013,2023)
12. Jacob Talley
Hometown: Keatchie, LA
2023 PRCA Earnings: $102,553.21
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 5 (2016, 2018, 2020-21, 2023)
“I’m most excited about the competition, we work hard all year to go head to head with the best for a gold buckle over the next 10 days so getting that started is what I’m looking forward to most.”
Jacob Talley
13. Nick Guy
Hometown: Sparta, WI
2023 PRCA Earnings: $96,316.87
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 8 (2010, 2014-18, 2022-23)
14. Bridger Anderson
Hometown: Carrington, ND
2023 PRCA Earnings: $85,591.91
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2020, 2023)
“I’m most excited to get to run my first steer in the Thomas and Mack! I also can’t wait for the grand entry!”
Bridger Anderson
15. Don Payne
Hometown: Stephenville, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $84,611.81
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
*Photos courtesy PRCA
