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Pitt Football Recruiting Notebook Highlights Spring Visits, New Offers
The latest news on Pitt's football recruiting, including upcoming spring practice visits and new scholarship offers.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Pitt football is gearing up for spring practices, with several top recruits from the WPIAL and Ohio planning visits to check out the program. The coaching staff has also been busy extending new scholarship offers, including to an 8th grade running back from Florida.
Why it matters
Pitt is looking to build on its recent success and continue to recruit top talent from the WPIAL region and beyond. These recruiting updates provide insight into the program's priorities and the types of players they are targeting.
The details
Several 2027 and 2028 prospects are set to visit Pitt during spring practices, including offensive linemen Cody Nicodemus and Zachary Nicodemus from Ohio, and defensive end Bradyn Paulozzi from Cleveland. Pitt also extended new offers to 2027 athlete Roman Combs from Ohio and 8th grade running back Jocelin Francois Jr. from Florida, who was recently named MVP at a Rivals Elite Camp.
- Pitt will start spring football practices on March 2nd.
- Cody Nicodemus and Zachary Nicodemus will visit Pitt on March 6th.
- Bradyn Paulozzi will attend Pitt's first spring practice on March 2nd.
The players
Cody Nicodemus
A 2028 offensive tackle from Grove City, Ohio who holds an offer from Kent State.
Bradyn Paulozzi
A 2027 defensive end from St. Edwards High School in Cleveland, Ohio who holds offers from Syracuse, Kent State, Toledo, and others.
Zachary Nicodemus
A 2028 offensive lineman from Grove City, Ohio who also holds a D-1 offer from Kent State.
Roman Combs
A 2027 athlete from Lakota West High School in West Chester, Ohio who holds offers from Indiana, Louisville, and others.
Jocelin Francois Jr.
An 8th grade running back from Deerfield Beach, Florida who holds offers from Auburn, LSU, Kansas, and Miami.
What they’re saying
“Enjoyed the meal and the fellowship tonight! Driftwood Oven in Lawrenceville did not disappoint!”
— Coach Brent Davis, Tight Ends Coach (Twitter)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
Pitt is actively recruiting top talent from the WPIAL region and beyond, with several high-profile prospects planning visits to check out the program during spring practices. The coaching staff is also being proactive in extending new scholarship offers, demonstrating their commitment to building a strong roster for the future.
