South Florida Bulls Jumpstart Recruitment of Top OL Prospect

Nico Ramos, a standout offensive tackle from American Heritage, visited the Bulls for Junior Day

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The South Florida Bulls have jumpstarted their recruitment of in-state offensive tackle prospect Nico Ramos. The American Heritage standout took a Junior Day visit to Tampa last month, where he spent time with new offensive line coach Mike Sollenne and head coach Brian Hartline. Ramos shared his thoughts on the visit with Bulls Insider.

Why it matters

Securing top in-state talent is crucial for the South Florida Bulls as they look to build a competitive program. Ramos is considered one of the top offensive line prospects in Florida, and landing a commitment from him would be a major recruiting win for the Bulls.

The details

During his Junior Day visit, Ramos met with Bulls offensive line coach Mike Sollenne and head coach Brian Hartline. The coaches were able to give Ramos a tour of the facilities and discuss their vision for the program and how he could fit into their plans.

  • Ramos took his Junior Day visit to South Florida in late January 2026.

The players

Nico Ramos

A standout offensive tackle prospect from American Heritage High School in Florida.

Mike Sollenne

The new offensive line coach for the South Florida Bulls.

Brian Hartline

The head coach of the South Florida Bulls.

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What’s next

Ramos is expected to continue evaluating his options and potentially take additional visits to other programs before making a decision on where he will play college football.

The takeaway

The South Florida Bulls are making a strong push to land one of the top offensive line recruits in Florida, demonstrating their commitment to building a competitive program through strategic in-state recruiting.