The 2026 Pro Football Network Preseason All‑American Conference Team has placed eight members of the South Florida Bulls on its early watch list, underscoring the program’s rising profile.
Five Bulls standouts earned first‑team honors: kicker Nico Gramatica, safety Ayden Jackson, defensive tackle Asani Redwood, wide receiver Mudia Reuben and guard Julius Tate. Their selections reflect a blend of special‑teams precision and defensive dominance.
Additional recognition arrived for safety Tavin Ward on the second team and for running back D.J. Crowther and defensive tackle Major Dillard, who were placed on the third team, further illustrating the depth of talent on the roster.
Head coach Brian Hartline, in his inaugural season, opened practice on August 5, 2026, and has already begun shaping a unit that returns four starters from a 9‑4 campaign while integrating 62 newcomers.
A milestone season on the horizon
The Bulls are marking their 30th season of competition, a milestone that will culminate with a final home game at Raymond James Stadium before the team relocates to a new on‑campus facility. Their next opponent, FIU, awaits on September 5 at 7 p.m.
The program’s legacy includes 18 winning seasons, 16 All‑America selections and 35 first‑team all‑conference honorees, a track record that adds context to the current excitement surrounding the preseason accolades.
With the preseason honors setting a high bar, the Bulls enter the upcoming schedule with optimism, aiming to translate individual accolades into team success as they navigate a transitional year.