Jonathan Rulo brings Big 12-ready size, wrestling toughness, and run-stuffing juice to Cincinnati’s interior
In the 2026 season, Jonathan Rulo arrives at Cincinnati as a 6-1, 300-pound freshman defensive lineman with a blue-collar reputation: he was a three-star recruit, ranked among Illinois’ top prospects, and chose the Bearcats over offers from Iowa and Kansas State. His calling card is trench work—eating double teams, clogging run lanes, and bringing the leverage and balance that come from being a multi-time state heavyweight wrestling champion. He looks like a fit for a defense that wants a sturdy, physical interior anchor more than a flashy stat-sheet merchant.
