The Wrangler NFR is the world’s largest rodeo event sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). Every year in December, the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas hosts the highly anticipated rodeo event. The 2022 NFR will begin on Thursday, December 1, and conclude on Saturday, December 10, with the crowning of the PRCA Gold buckle.
That said, you must be wondering about the PRCA World NFR Standings, which determine who wins the coveted title and receives the most prize money.
Let’s get started right away.
Contents
- 1 NFR Standings 2022: All Around
- 2 NFR Bareback Riding Standings 2022
- 3 NFR Saddle Bronc Riding Standings 2022
- 4 NFR Standings 2022: Steer Wrestling
- 5 NFR Standings 2022: Team Roping – Headers
- 6 NFR Standings 2022: Team Roping – Heelers
- 7 NFR Standings 2022: Tie-Down Roping
- 8 NFR Standings 2022: Steer Roping
- 9 NFR Standings 2022: Bull Riding
- 10 NFR Standings 2022: Barrel Racing
- 11 NFR Standings 2022: Breakaway Roping
- 12 What is PRCA World Standings?
- 13 What is at stake at the NFR?
- 14 What are the qualifications for the National Finals Rodeo?
- 15 How are NFR Winners Selected?
- 16 National Finals Rodeo – Main Performance
Unofficial standings as of September 6, 2022
NFR Standings 2022: All Around
Take a look NFR 2022 All Around standings.
| RANK | NAME | EARNINGS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stetson Wright | $372,063.01 | Milford, UT |
| 2 | Caleb Smidt | $144,876.43 | Bellville, TX |
| 3 | Haven Meged | $140,464.54 | Miles City, MT |
| 4 | Josh Frost | $138,669.59 | Randlett, UT |
| 5 | Zack Jongbloed | $126,550.07 | iowa, LA |
| 6 | Paul David Tierney | $116,029.62 | Oklahoma City, OK |
| 7 | Taylor Santos | $111,834.84 | Creston, CA |
| 8 | Coleman Proctor | $109,635.43 | Pryor, OK |
| 9 | Rhen Richard | $99,880.90 | Roosevelt, UT |
| 10 | Brushton Minton | $57,716.01 | Witter Springs, CA |
| 11 | Curtis Cassidy | $57,230.22 | Donalda, AB |
| 12 | Stan Branco | $53,938.92 | chowchilla, CA |
| 13 | Hudson Wallace | $50,492.77 | George West, TX |
| 14 | Clayton Hass | $46,028.72 | Weatherford, TX |
| 15 | Wyatt Muggli | $40,727.56 | Lane, OK |
| 16 | Connor Murnion | $40,347.61 | Jordan, MT |
| 17 | Seth Hall | $39,883.33 | Albuquerque, NM |
| 18 | Chance Oftedahl | $37,282.80 | Pemberton, MN |
| 19 | Jake Gardner | $36,677.33 | Fort St. John, BC |
| 20 | Caleb McMillan | $35,876.03 | Soap Lake, WA |
NFR Bareback Riding Standings 2022
Take a look NFR 2022 Bareback Riding standings.
| RANK | NAME | EARNINGS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cole Reiner | $148,862.37 | Buffalo, WY |
| 2 | Jess Pope | $148,308.29 | Waverly, KS |
| 3 | Tim O’Connell | $137,759.90 | Zwingle, IA |
| 4 | Caleb Bennett | $133,490.28 | Corvallis, MT |
| 5 | Rocker Steiner | $133,209.36 | Weatherford, TX |
| 6 | R.C. Landingham | $127,797.43 | Hat Creek, CA |
| 7 | Tanner Aus | $123,705.62 | Granite Falls, MN |
| 8 | Kaycee Feild | $116,236.41 | Genola, UT |
| 9 | Clayton Biglow | $105,286.84 | Clements, CA |
| 10 | Cole Franks | $104,254.70 | Clarendon, TX |
| 11 | Tilden Hooper | $103,456.08 | Carthage, TX |
| 12 | Garrett Shadbolt | $100,758.06 | Merriman, NE |
| 13 | Leighton Berry | $100,053.36 | Weatherford, TX |
| 14 | Orin Larsen | $91,858.28 | Inglis, MB |
| 15 | Wyatt Denny | $90,303.88 | Minden, NV |
| 16 | Ty Breuer | $88,025.59 | Mandan, ND |
| 17 | Chad Rutherford | $87,035.93 | Hillsboro, TX |
| 18 | Mason Clements | $68,230.72 | Spanish Fork, UT |
| 19 | Jayco Roper | $62,213.08 | Oktaha, OK |
| 20 | Bill Tutor | $59,918.60 | Huntsville, TX |
NFR Saddle Bronc Riding Standings 2022
Take a look NFR 2022 Saddle Bronc Riding standings.
| RANK | NAME | EARNINGS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sage Newman | $247,468.94 | Melstone, MT |
| 2 | Stetson Wright | $186,837.46 | Milford, UT |
| 3 | Brody Cress | $169,283.12 | Hillsdale, WY |
| 4 | Ryder Wright | $151,544.93 | Milford, UT |
| 5 | Zeke Thurston | $138,510.04 | Big Valley, AB |
| 6 | Lefty Holman | $132,784.48 | Visalia, CA |
| 7 | Logan Hay | $129,169.37 | Wildwood, AB |
| 8 | Kade Bruno | $128,782.33 | Challis, ID |
| 9 | Wyatt Casper | $123,801.89 | Miami, TX |
| 10 | Kolby Wanchuk | $115,761.40 | Sherwood Park, AB |
| 11 | Layton Green | $115,724.72 | Millarville, AB |
| 12 | Chase Brooks | $102,928.29 | Deer Lodge, MT |
| 13 | Dawson Hay | $95,311.14 | wildwood, AB |
| 14 | Sterling Crawley | $93,327.25 | Stephenville, TX |
| 15 | Kole Ashbacher | $91,102.94 | Arrowwood, AB |
| 16 | Tanner Butner | $88,429.68 | Daniel, WY |
| 17 | Damian Brennan | $84,588.24 | Injune, QL |
| 18 | Shorty Garrett | $78,651.85 | Eagle Butte, SD |
| 19 | Ben Andersen | $75,639.20 | Rocky Mountain House, AB |
| 20 | Jacobs Crawley | $73,186.69 | Stephenville, TX |
NFR Standings 2022: Steer Wrestling
Take a look NFR 2022 Steer Wrestling standings.
| RANK | NAME | EARNINGS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Waguespack | $121,429.79 | Gonzales, LA |
| 2 | J.D. Struxness | $117,032.96 | Milan, MN |
| 3 | Stetson Jorgensen | $115,310.52 | Blackfoot, ID |
| 4 | Will Lummus | $114,230.94 | Byhalia, MS |
| 5 | Ty Erickson | $103,634.30 | Helena, MT |
| 6 | Hunter Cure | $102,717.60 | Holliday, TX |
| 7 | Tristan Martin | $101,785.04 | Sulphur, LA |
| 8 | Dakota Eldridge | $91,472.60 | Elko, NV |
| 9 | Tanner Brunner | $86,364.75 | Ramona, KS |
| 10 | Kyle Irwin | $85,825.51 | Robertsdale, AL |
| 11 | Dirk Tavenner | $84,532.00 | Rigby, ID |
| 12 | Jesse Brown | $80,647.95 | Baker City, OR |
| 13 | Rowdy Parrott | $78,927.83 | Mamou, LA |
| 14 | Timmy Sparing | $78,612.40 | Helena, MT |
| 15 | Trell Etbauer | $67,301.39 | Goodwell, OK |
| 16 | Dalton Massey | $65,261.82 | Hermiston, OR |
| 17 | Bridger Chambers | $64,571.35 | Stevensville, MT |
| 18 | Nick Guy | $64,272.99 | Sparta, WI |
| 19 | Mike McGinn | $63,238.78 | Haines, OR |
| 20 | Bridger Anderson | $60,867.50 | Carrington, ND |
NFR Standings 2022: Team Roping – Headers
Take a look NFR 2022 Team Roping – Headers standings.
| RANK | NAME | EARNINGS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaleb Driggers | $220,395.18 | Hoboken, GA |
| 2 | Clay Tryan | $143,763.14 | Billings, MT |
| 3 | Andrew Ward | $116,118.61 | Edmond, OK |
| 4 | Dustin Egusquiza | $101,655.43 | Marianna, FL |
| 5 | Tanner Tomlinson | $98,790.79 | Angleton, TX |
| 6 | Rhen Richard | $96,632.10 | Roosevelt, UT |
| 7 | Jr. Dees | $94,250.69 | Aurora, SD |
| 8 | Coleman Proctor | $89,129.24 | Pryor, OK |
| 9 | Tyler Wade | $86,510.55 | Terrell, TX |
| 10 | Riley Minor | $84,827.25 | Ellensburg, WA |
| 11 | Chad Masters | $82,874.52 | Cedar Hill, TN |
| 12 | Lightning Aguilera | $81,147.98 | Athens, TX |
| 13 | Cody Snow | $78,738.98 | Los Olivos, CA |
| 14 | Clay Smith | $76,782.18 | Broken Bow, OK |
| 15 | Jake Clay | $75,536.63 | Sapulpa, OK |
| 16 | Erich Rogers | $75,002.89 | Round Rock, AZ |
| 17 | Aaron Tsinigine | $74,216.92 | Tuba City, AZ |
| 18 | Cory Kidd | $71,371.83 | Statesville, NC |
| 19 | Jake Orman | $71,320.26 | Prairie, MS |
| 20 | Bubba Buckaloo | $70,471.74 | Kingston, OK |
NFR Standings 2022: Team Roping – Heelers
Take a look NFR 2022 Team Roping – Heelers standings.
| RANK | NAME | EARNINGS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Nogueira | $220,395.18 | Presidente Prudente, SP |
| 2 | Jake Long | $118,262.30 | Coffeyville, KS |
| 3 | Buddy Hawkins | $116,118.61 | Columbus, KS |
| 4 | Jade Corkill | $109,955.24 | Fallon, NV |
| 5 | Travis Graves | $101,655.43 | Jay, OK |
| 6 | Patrick Smith | $98,790.79 | Lipan, TX |
| 7 | Jeremy Buhler | $97,654.35 | Arrowwood, AB |
| 8 | Levi Lord | $93,968.40 | Sturgis, SD |
| 9 | Logan Medlin | $89,129.24 | Tatum, NM |
| 10 | Trey Yates | $85,097.87 | Pueblo, CO |
| 11 | Brady Minor | $84,827.25 | Ellensburg, WA |
| 12 | Joseph Harrison | $84,285.44 | Marietta, OK |
| 13 | Paul Eaves | $79,843.77 | lonedell, MO |
| 14 | Wesley Thorp | $78,738.98 | Throckmorton, TX |
| 15 | Paden Bray | $73,590.09 | Stephenville, TX |
| 16 | Lane Mitchell | $72,172.24 | Bolivar, TN |
| 17 | Billie Jack Saebens | $71,669.42 | Nowata, OK |
| 18 | Brye Crites | $70,793.16 | Welch, OK |
| 19 | Tanner Braden | $70,345.03 | Dewey, OK |
| 20 | Wyatt Cox | $68,487.13 | Arroyo Grande, CA |
NFR Standings 2022: Tie-Down Roping
Take a look NFR 2022 Tie-Down Ropers standings.
| RANK | NAME | EARNINGS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shad Mayfield | $174,046.33 | Clovis, NM |
| 2 | John Douch | $155,092.24 | Huntsville, TX |
| 3 | Caleb Smidt | $146,648.44 | Bellville, TX |
| 4 | Haven Meged | $143,026.23 | Miles City, MT |
| 5 | Shane Hanchey | $127,763.58 | Sulphur, LA |
| 6 | Tuf Cooper | $123,919.99 | Decatur, TX |
| 7 | Zack Jongbloed | $122,851.30 | iowa, LA |
| 8 | Tyler Milligan | $118,707.62 | Pawhuska, OK |
| 9 | Cory Solomon | $117,143.82 | Prairie View, TX |
| 10 | Marty Yates | $116,071.65 | Stephenville, TX |
| 11 | Ty Harris | $109,780.90 | San Angelo, TX |
| 12 | Hunter Herrin | $107,736.61 | Apache, OK |
| 13 | Riley Webb | $107,324.87 | Denton, TX |
| 14 | Macon Murphy | $101,787.97 | Keatchie, LA |
| 15 | Kincade Henry | $95,543.04 | Mount Pleasant, TX |
| 16 | Taylor Santos | $89,147.98 | Creston, CA |
| 17 | Cooper Martin | $83,517.43 | Alma, KS |
| 18 | Westyn Hughes | $81,165.12 | Caldwell, TX |
| 19 | Lane Livingston | $76,161.77 | Seymour, TX |
| 20 | Adam Gray | $73,697.80 | Seymour, TX |
NFR Standings 2022: Steer Roping
Take a look NFR 2022 Steer Roping standings.
| RANK | NAME | EARNINGS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Snedecor | $73,173.19 | Fredericksburg, TX |
| 2 | Cole Patterson | $71,631.51 | Pratt, KS |
| 3 | Jess Tierney | $68,241.17 | Hermosa, SD |
| 4 | Cody Lee | $59,355.82 | Gatesville, TX |
| 5 | J. Tom Fisher | $52,100.94 | Andrews, TX |
| 6 | Clay Long | $49,038.45 | Stephenville, TX |
| 7 | Ora Taton | $43,053.15 | Rapid City, SD |
| 8 | Cash Myers | $40,428.21 | Kaufman, TX |
| 9 | Chet Herren | $40,260.75 | Pawhuska, OK |
| 10 | Vin Fisher | $40,107.47 | Andrews, TX |
| 11 | Taylor Santos | $38,852.55 | Creston, CA |
| 12 | Mike Chase | $38,083.03 | McAlester, OK |
| 13 | Bryce Davis | $37,002.82 | Ovalo, TX |
| 14 | Slade Wood | $36,977.71 | New Ulm, TX |
| 15 | Landon McClaugherty | $34,772.81 | Tilden, TX |
| 16 | Garrett Hale | $31,767.05 | Snyder, TX |
| 17 | John E. Bland | $30,444.08 | Turkey, TX |
| 18 | Rocky Patterson | $27,773.42 | Pratt, KS |
| 19 | Reo Lohse | $27,458.32 | Kaycee, WY |
| 20 | Tony Reina | $27,440.19 | wharton, TX |
NFR Standings 2022: Bull Riding
Take a look NFR 2022 Bull Riding standings.
| RANK | NAME | EARNINGS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stetson Wright | $277,509.52 | Milford, UT |
| 2 | Josh Frost | $216,221.50 | Randlett, UT |
| 3 | Jeff Askey | $166,539.79 | Athens, TX |
| 4 | Garrett Smith | $128,313.83 | Rexburg, ID |
| 5 | Maverick Potter | $115,876.69 | Waxahachie, TX |
| 6 | Sage Kimzey | $115,633.09 | Salado, TX |
| 7 | Trey Kimzey | $103,900.93 | Strong City, OK |
| 8 | JR Stratford | $101,754.65 | Byers, KS |
| 9 | Creek Young | $100,670.20 | Rogersville, MO |
| 10 | Trey Holston | $94,206.48 | Fort Scott, KS |
| 11 | Lukasey Morris | $92,617.48 | Union City, OK |
| 12 | Trevor Kastner | $92,509.09 | Roff, OK |
| 13 | Tristen Hutchings | $92,384.72 | Monteview, ID |
| 14 | Jared Parsonage | $91,414.27 | Maple Creek, SK |
| 15 | Cole Fischer | $84,638.65 | Jefferson City, MO |
| 16 | Ky Hamilton | $83,470.84 | Mackay, QL |
| 17 | Shane Proctor | $80,006.96 | Grand Coulee, WA |
| 18 | Brady Portenier | $79,030.77 | Caldwell, ID |
| 19 | Roscoe Jarboe | $78,449.73 | New Plymouth, ID |
| 20 | Hayes Weight | $76,307.02 | Goshen, UT |
NFR Standings 2022: Barrel Racing
Take a look NFR 2022 Barrel Racing standings.
| RANK | NAME | EARNINGS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordon Briggs | $175,875.84 | Tolar, TX |
| 2 | Dona Kay Rule | $121,314.79 | Minco, OK |
| 3 | Wenda Johnson | $118,744.19 | Pawhuska, OK |
| 4 | Stevi Hillman | $111,668.28 | Weatherford, TX |
| 5 | Sissy Winn | $101,877.77 | Chapman Ranch, TX |
| 6 | Hailey Kinsel | $98,535.37 | Cotulla, TX |
| 7 | Kassie Mowry | $92,553.30 | Dublin, TX |
| 8 | Shelley Morgan | $89,622.30 | Eustace, TX |
| 9 | Bayleigh Choate (R) | $86,453.98 | Fort Worth, TX |
| 10 | Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi | $82,251.66 | Lampasas, TX |
| 11 | Jessica Routier | $78,864.68 | Buffalo, SD |
| 12 | Emily Beisel | $77,806.58 | Weatherford, OK |
| 13 | Margo Crowther | $76,858.26 | North Fort Myers, FL |
| 14 | Michelle Darling | $75,870.43 | Medford, OK |
| 15 | Paige Jones | $74,856.52 | Wayne, OK |
| 16 | Cheyenne Wimberley (G) | $73,790.08 | Stephenville, TX |
| 17 | Leslie Smalygo | $69,833.25 | Skiatook, OK |
| 18 | Taycie Matthews (R) | $68,664.22 | Wynne, AR |
| 19 | Ivy Saebens | $67,995.75 | Nowata, OK |
| 20 | Lisa Lockhart | $58,443.36 | Oelrichs, SD |
NFR Standings 2022: Breakaway Roping
2022 Unofficial standings as of Aug. 30th
Take a look NFR 2022 Breakaway Roping standings.
| RANK | NAME | EARNINGS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martha Angelone | $97,916.42 | Stephenville, TX |
| 2 | Erin Johnson | $67,595.51 | Fowler, CO |
| 3 | Taylor Hanchey | $63,411.51 | Carmine, TX |
| 4 | Lari Dee Guy | $62,667.74 | Abilene, TX |
| 5 | Taylor Munsell | $61,930.91 | Alva, OK |
| 6 | Shelby Boisjoli | $58,282.41 | Stephenville, TX |
| 7 | Rickie Engesser | $53,409.98 | Spearfish, SD |
| 8 | Cadee Williams | $52,231.40 | Weatherford, TX |
| 9 | Joey Williams | $46,902.02 | Volborg, MT |
| 10 | Samantha Fulton | $46,253.35 | Miller, SD |
| 11 | Cheyanne Guillory | $44,600.31 | Gainesville, TX |
| 12 | J J Hampton | $43,108.98 | Stephenville, TX |
| 13 | Kelsie Domer | $42,192.88 | Dublin, TX |
| 14 | Sawyer Gilbert | $41,324.54 | Buffalo, SD |
| 15 | Jordi Edens | $41,321.93 | Gatesville, TX |
| 16 | Danielle Lowman | $40,068.77 | Gilbert, AZ |
| 17 | Josie Conner | $39,364.22 | Iowa, LA |
| 18 | Amber Crawford | $35,931.86 | Boyd, TX |
| 19 | Amanda Coleman | $34,154.02 | Stephenville, TX |
| 20 | Beau Peterson | $33,911.60 | Council Grove, KS |
What is PRCA World Standings?
The PRCA World Standings are compiled to determine the World All-Around Champion every year. Athletes are ranked based on how much prize money they earned during the NFR season. Approximately 650 top rodeos are sanctioned annually by the PRCA on the continent in 38 states and three or four provinces in Canada. Every event that the organization sanctions are handled fairly and competently, and the animals used in the event are healthy and cared for properly.
What is at stake at the NFR?
There will be a share of the $10.257 million purses up for grabs, as well as the ultimate PRCA World Championship Gold Buckle. The National Finals Rodeo consists of ten rounds. The contestants compete once every ten consecutive days.
What are the qualifications for the National Finals Rodeo?
As a rule, the NFR qualifiers are determined by the NFR Standings for the standard rodeo events, including Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, and WPRA Barrel Racing.
How are NFR Winners Selected?
At the National Finals Rodeo, the PRCA NFR Standings are used to crown two winners in each main event (four in team roping). The first champion is determined based on the best average time or score during the ten rounds. An athlete who earns the most money for the year, including NFR winnings, is considered the second champion. A world champion and average winner may be the same person or different people for each event.
National Finals Rodeo – Main Performance
There are 119 competitors competing for the PRCA Gold Buckle and a share of $10 million prize money during the 10-day event. Some well-known entertainers perform at each rodeo event. The NFR main events are:
- Saddle Bronc Riding
- Bareback Riding
- Steer Wrestling
- Team Roping
- Tie-Down Roping
- Bull Riding
- Barrel Racing
There is also an All-Around Champion event at the National Finals Rodeo, in which cowboys compete for the most coveted prize. An All-Around Champion in the PRCA may be either one person or two people who won the most money.
With 119 of the world’s best contestants competing through the entire season, we expect a very competitive championship season in 2022, with the championship finals taking place from December 1-10. Thus, it would be best to stay updated on NFR Standings to see who will topple the current 2021 World Champion, Stetson Wright. He can be dethroned as number one come 2022 season.
*2021 World Champion
+Wrangler NFR Average Winner
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