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 Team Roping Heelers headed to the 2023 Wrangler NFR in December.
2023 PRCA Top 15 Team Roping Heelers
- Wesley Thorp
- Junior Nogueira
- Colter Todd
- Levi Lord
- Logan Medlin
- Paul Eaves
- Paden Bray
- Jeremy Buhler
- Patrick Smith
- Jake Long
- Buddy Hawkins II
- Cole Curry
- Hunter Koch
- Jonathan Torres
- Tyler Worley
1. Wesley Thorp
Hometown: Throckmorton, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $177,772.28
World Titles: 1 (2019)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 8 (2016-2023)
“I’m most excited about an opportunity at $30,000 a night and a chance at a world title.”
Wesley Thorp
2. Junior Nogueira
Hometown: Presidente Prude, BR
2023 PRCA Earnings: $162,928.34
World Titles: 3 (AA 2016) (TR 2021-22)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 10 (2014-2021, 2023)
Partner Kaleb Driggers
3. Colter Todd
Hometown: Willcox, AZ
2023 PRCA Earnings: $153,282.61
NFR Qualifications: 4 (2006-08, 2023)
Partner Derrick Begay
4. Levi Lord
Hometown: Sturgis, SD
2023 PRCA Earnings: $144,602.05
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2020, 2022-23)
Partner Dustin Egusquiza
5. Logan Medlin
Hometown: Tatum, NM
2023 PRCA Earnings: $133,487.42
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 4 (2020-23)
Partner Coleman Proctor
6. Paul Eaves
Hometown: Lonedell, MO
2023 PRCA Earnings: $124,241.30
World Titles: 2 (2018, 2020)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 10 (2012-20, 2023)
Partner Erich Rogers
“I’m most excited about a chance for a Gold Buckle.”
Paul Eaves
7. Paden Bray
Hometown: Stephenville, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $124,088.58
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2020-21, 2023)
Partner Brenten Hall
8. Jeremy Buhler
Hometown: Arrowwood, AB
2023 PRCA Earnings: $123,483.95
World Titles: 1 (2016)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 5 (2016-17, 2021-23)
Partner Rhen Richard
9. Patrick Smith
Hometown: Lipan, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $118,705.98
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 14 (2003, 2005-15, 2022-23)
Partner Tanner Tomlinson
10. Jake Long
Hometown: Coffeyville, KS
2023 PRCA Earnings: $116,994.79
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 13 (2010-12, 2014-2023)
Partner Clay Smith
11. Buddy Hawkins II
Hometown: Stephenville, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $115,075.41
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 6 (2013, 2018, 2020-23)
Partner Andrew Ward
“I’m most excited about winning money.”
Buddy Hawkins II
12. Cole Curry
Hometown: Liberty, MS
2023 PRCA Earnings: $102,163.55
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (2023)
Partner Marcus Theriot
“I’m the most exciting about roping in the Thomas and Mack.”
Cole Curry
13. Hunter Koch
Hometown: Vernon, TX
2023 PRCA Earnings: $98,811.73
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2019-2020, 2023)
Partner Luke Brown
14. Jonathan Torres
Hometown: Ocala, FL
2023 PRCA Earnings: $97,727.43
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 2 (2022-23)
Partner Coy Rahlmann
15. Tyler Worley
Hometown: Berryville, AR
2023 PRCA Earnings: $93,983
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2019-2020, 2023)
Partner Jeff Flenniken
*Photos courtesy PRCA
