The Criteria used for seeding is 1. Winning percentage, 2- RPI, 3 Coaches ranking, and the fact AA won his conference weight class plus is a returning All American will help his later 2.
Ashnault was a 7 seed last year with a worse winning percentage. I'm confident his seed won't be worse than 5.
His final against Gulibon was one of his easier matches this season.
PS- it wasn't Ashs fault he didn't face Jordan or Thon, as they Lost in the quarterfinals or semifinals.
Yet you think he has an equal or better shot than them? Guess we can agree to disagree.