Cincinnati Offers Rising 2029 Running Back, Other Talents

The Bearcats continue to build their 2027 and 2029 recruiting classes.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:58pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting fragmented, overlapping shapes and planes in the colors of the Cincinnati Bearcats, representing the dynamic nature of the team's recruiting strategy.Cincinnati's recruiting efforts target young talent across multiple future classes, building a deep roster to compete in the Big 12.Shelby Today

The Cincinnati Bearcats football program has extended several new scholarship offers to rising high school prospects, including a 2029 running back, a 2027 offensive lineman, a 2027 cornerback, a 2027 linebacker, and a 2027 wide receiver. The offers showcase the Bearcats' efforts to identify and recruit top talent across multiple future recruiting classes.

Why it matters

Recruiting is the lifeblood of any successful college football program, and the Bearcats are working to build a strong pipeline of talent for the years ahead. These offers demonstrate Cincinnati's ability to identify and pursue promising young players from across the country, which will be crucial as the program transitions to the Big 12 Conference.

The details

The Bearcats have extended offers to several rising prospects, including 2027 wide receiver Jayden Elder from Florida, 2027 offensive lineman Tee Holifield from North Carolina, 2027 cornerback Patrick Oliver from Texas, 2027 linebacker Minikon Johnson from Pennsylvania, and 2029 running back Rasean Brown from South Carolina. The team has also offered 2027 wide receiver Lex Baskin from Tennessee. While some of these players are currently unranked, the Bearcats are clearly looking to get in early on talented young prospects who could develop into key contributors in the years to come.

  • The offers have been extended over the past several weeks as the Bearcats continue their spring football activities.
  • Jayden Elder is scheduled to take an official visit to Cincinnati from June 12-14.

The players

Jayden Elder

A 3-star 2027 wide receiver from Spanish River High School in Florida, ranked 644th nationally and 74th among wide receivers.

Tee Holifield

An unranked 2027 offensive lineman from Shelby High School in North Carolina, standing 6-5 and 260 pounds.

Patrick Oliver

An unranked 2027 cornerback from Randle High School in Texas, holding four other offers.

Minikon Johnson

A 3-star 2027 linebacker from Bishop Canevin High School in Pennsylvania, ranked 738th nationally and 60th among linebackers.

Rasean Brown

An unranked 2029 running back from South Pointe High School in South Carolina, standing 5-9 and 195 pounds.

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What they’re saying

“Blessed to receive a offer from Cincinnati ❤️🖤”

— Patrick Oliver Jr, 2027 Cornerback

“After a great day and conversation with @CortBraswell i'm blessed to receive a offer from university of Cincinnati‼️”

— Minikon johnson, 2027 Linebacker

“After a great conversation with @CoachDawkins1 I am Blessed to say that i have received a offer from the university of the Cincinnati Bearcats !⚫️🔴”

— Rasean 'BEASTMODE' Brown, 2029 Running Back

What’s next

The Bearcats will continue to monitor the progress of these young prospects and work to build relationships as they aim to secure commitments for their future recruiting classes.

The takeaway

Cincinnati's latest recruiting efforts demonstrate the program's commitment to identifying and pursuing top talent across multiple future classes. By offering scholarships to these rising high school stars, the Bearcats are positioning themselves to build a deep, talented roster that can compete at a high level in the Big 12 Conference.