Louisville Football 2023-24 Transfer Tracker

Tracking who is transferring out of the Louisville football program during the 2023-24 academic year, and who is transferring in.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - After concluding the 2023 regular season with an 10-2 record and earning a berth in the ACC Championship Game, head coach Jeff Brohm and the Louisville football program - on top of signing their 2024 recruiting class - now have the task of navigating the transfer portal.

In this day and age of the one-time transfer rule and NIL, the Cardinals are expected to see a ton of movement between players leaving and players opting to join the program.

Related: Louisville Football Class of 2024 Commitments

Players have two windows in which they can use their one-time transfer to enter the portal. In this cycle, the first window lasts from Dec. 4, 2023 to Jan. 2. 2024 (30 days), while the second window lasts from Apr. 16, 2024 to May 1 2024 (15 days). Graduate transfers can freely enter the portal whenever they want.

Transferring In (26)

Editor Notes:
- Transfer tight end Tanner Koziol withdrew his name from the portal.
- Transfer cornerback Jalen Kimber flipped to Penn State.
- Transfer offensive lineman Reuben Unije, running back Peny Boone, safety Wesley Walker and defensive end Tyler Baron all re-entered the portal in the spring.

Tyler Shough

Position: Quarterback
Transfer Date: Dec. 5, 2023

When healthy, Shough (pronounced "Shuck") has more than proven that he is a capable quarterback. In 15 games with Texas Tech, the 6-foot-5, 230-pound signal caller completed 62.4 percent of his passes for 2,922 yards and 20 touchdowns to 11 interceptions, while rushing for 432 yards and eight touchdowns.

Shough's best season as a Red Raider came during the 2022 season. After getting injured in the season opener and returning towards the end of the season, he helped Texas Tech end the year on a four-game winning streak, including a 51-48 overtime win over Oklahoma and a 42-25 win against Ole Miss in the Texas Bowl. he completed 59.9 percent of his passes for 1,304 yards and seven touchdowns to four picks.

The Chandler Ariz. native spent the first three seasons of his collegiate career with Oregon. In 26 career games in both Lubbock and Eugene, Shough has completed 63.2 percent of his throws for 4,625 yards and 36 touchdowns to 17 interceptions, along with 714 yards and 10 scores on the ground. 

Thor Griffith

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Dec. 10, 2023

The 6-foot-2, 320-pound lineman has been one of the best defensive tackles in the Ivy League for the past two seasons, earning All-Ivy League First-Team honors as both a senior and junior for Harvard. At the time of his commitment, he was named the No. 5 best available defensive line transfer by On3.

This past season, Griffith was one of the best defensive tackles in all of the FCS. Starting all 10 games, he collected a team-best 11.0 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks, while also collecting 55 tackles overall, eight quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. According to Pro Football Focus, with a defensive grade of 89.3, Griffith was the second-highest rated defensive tackle in the FCS, behind only Penn's Joey Slackman (90.1).

The Portsmouth, N.H. native was just as disruptive for Harvard as junior the season before. That year in 10 games and eight starts, he collected 46 tackles, 12.0 for loss, 5.0 sacks, and three quarterback hurries. In three on-field seasons with the Crimson following the cancellation of his freshman campaign in 2020 due to COVID, Griffith has amassed 132 total tackles, 33.5 for loss, 13.5 sacks and two forced fumbles over 30 games.

Jonathan Mendoza

Position: Offensive Guard/Tackle
Transfer Date: Dec. 10, 2023

Standing at a hulking 6-foot-9 and 310-pounds, Mendoza was one of the best offensive linemen in the Ivy League this past season. Starting all 10 games for Yale - the first four at right guard and the last six at left tackle - he allowed only one sack, two quarterback hits and 11 hurries in 337 pass block snaps and 662 blocking snaps overall. He earned All-Ivy League First-Team honors for his efforts.

The Westhampton Beach, N.Y. native also earned an All-Ivy League honorable mention as a junior in 2022. That season as Yale's starting right tackle, he allowed only one sack and seven hurries in eight games, 228 pass block snaps and 476 blocking snaps overall. Add in seven games and six starts in 2021, Mendoza has allowed only four sacks and 32 total pressures in 786 career pass blocking snaps and 1,504 total blocking snaps.

Mark Redman

Position: Tight End
Transfer Date: Dec. 12, 2023

The 6-foot-6, 255-pound pass catcher has been one of the best tight ends in the Mountain West since transferring to the Aztecs, being named a Second-Team All-Mountain West in each of his two seasons with SDSU. He is coming off of the best season of his career, catching 37 passes for 394 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Aztecs in all three categories.

The year before in 2022 as a junior, he logged 21 receptions for 233 yards and two touchdowns. He spent the first two years of his collegiate career with Washington and played in 16 games, but logged just one catch for five yards during his sophomore campaign with the Huskies.

Ja'Corey Brooks

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Dec. 15, 2023

Brooks was limited to just three catches for 30 yards in nine games with the Crimson Tide this past season due to a shoulder injury, but has proven himself in the past to be a valuable asset. Last season, the 6-foot-2, 190-pound receiver hauled in 39 receptions for 674 yards and team-best eight touchdowns for the Tide.

As a true freshman in 2021, Brooks caught 15 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-tying 28-yard catch in the final minute of Iron Bowl to help keep Alabama's College Football Playoff hopes alive, and a 44-yard score in the CFP Semifinal vs. Cincinnati. He was a five star prospect coming out of high school, regarded as the No. 27 player in the Class of 2021 according to the 247Sports Composite.

Corey Thornton

Position: Cornerback
Transfer Date: Dec. 15, 2023

Thornton is coming off of his best coverage season at the college level. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound cornerback hauled in three interceptions and logged nine pass breakups, while also finishing with 27 total tackles.

Thornton has been a productive defender in every one of his seasons with the Knights since making the jump to college in 2020 as a three-star prospect. Over the course of 46 career games, he has collected 139 tackles, 4.0 for loss, a sack, four interceptions, 24 pass breakups and a forced fumble.

Jordan Guerad

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Dec. 16, 2023

The 6-foot-3, 295-pound defensive tackle was one of the best linemen at the Group of Five level this past season. Playing in all 12 games for the Panthers while starting all but two, Guerad finished with 38 total tackle, 7.0 for loss, 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble. He not only earned First-Team All-Conference USA honors, but with a Pro Football Focus grade of 83.3, he was the sixth-highest rated interior defensive lineman in the Group of Five.

The Valrico, Fla. native was also a key piece on the FIU defensive line the season in 2022 after seeing minimal playing time as a true freshman in 2021. In 27 career games for the Panthers, Guerad has logged 84 total tackles, 13.0 for loss, 5.0 sacks and a forced fumble.

Pete Nygra

Position: Center
Transfer Date: Dec. 16, 2023

A two-year starter for NIU, Nygra was one of the best centers in the MAC this past season. Starting all 12 games for the Huskies, he did not allow a single sack, while giving up only two quarterback hits and 6 hurries in 382 pass block snaps and 772 blocking snaps overall. He finished as the second-highest rated center in the MAC according to Pro Football Focus, with his 73.7 grade trailing only Western Michigan's Jacob Gideon.

The Indianapolis, Ind. native saw minimal reps during his true freshman campaign, but was elevated to starter in 2022. In 26 career appearances and 23 starts, Nygra has allowed only 13 total pressures and zero sacks in 710 career pass blocking snaps and 1,533 total blocking snaps.

Donald Chaney Jr.

Position: Running Back
Transfer Date: Dec. 16, 2023

Chaney was an integral part to Miami's running back by committee approach to the 2023 season. The 5-foot-10, 210 pound back saw action in 11 of the Hurricanes' 12 games with a pair of starts, rushing for 478 yards and two touchdowns on 94 attempts. He finished third on the team in rushing yards, but was only 101 yards behind the leader, Mark Fletcher Jr.

The Homestead, Fla. native burst burst onto the scenes as a true freshman for the Canes in 2020. That season, he rushed for 322 yards and three scores on 68 attempts, while also hauling in 11 receptions for 143 yards. However, he suffered a torn ACL just two games into the 2021 season, then was limited to one game in 2022 after suffering a separate lower body injury in fall camp.

Caullin Lacy

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Dec. 17, 2023

Lacy was one of the most prolific wide receivers in all of college football this past season. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound receiver caught 91 passes for 1,316 yards and seven touchdowns, with the receptions mark good for fifth in the FBS and the yardage mark coming in at sixth. He took home First-Team All-Sun Belt honors for his efforts.

The Mobile, Ala native also had a productive 2022 campaign, logging 64 receptions for 812 yards and six touchdowns. In four years with the Jaguars, he has caught 207 passes for 2,517 yards and 13 touchdowns; while also rushing 31 times for 140 yards.

Victor Cutler

Position: Offensive Lineman
Transfer Date: Dec. 17, 2023

Cutler spent the first three years of his collegiate career at Louisiana Monroe, then transferred to Ohio State in the spring of 2023. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound lineman saw minimal time on the field as a Buckeye, only playing in 21 snaps across four games, all coming at center.

During his three years with Louisiana Monroe, the West Monroe, La. native played at multiple positions on the offensive line. He spent the 2020 season as the backup right tackle for the Warhawks, saw starts at both center and right tackle in 2021, then was ULM's starting left tackle in 2022. In 33 games and 21 starts, Cutler has allowed only 12 sacks and 46 total pressures in 826 career pass blocking snaps and 1,386 total blocking snaps.

Blake Ruffin

Position: Safety
Transfer Date: Dec. 18, 2023

Ruffin is coming off of an extremely productive redshirt sophomore campaign that established him as one of the best defensive backs at the FCS level. Starting all 11 games, the 6-foot-4, 205-pound safety snagged a league-best four interceptions, while logging the second-most tackles on the Panthers at 63, as well as 4.0 tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and four pass breakups. He not only brought home First-Team All-Big South-OVC honors, but was also named a Second-Team AP FCS All-American.

The Louisville native and alum of Trinity High School saw a lot of playing time during his true freshman campaign in 2021. That season in 11 games and one start, Ruffin collected 31 tackles, two for loss and five pass breakups. He was forced to miss the entire 2022 season due to an injury suffered in fall camp.

Izayah Cummings

Position: Tight End
Transfer Date: Dec. 18, 2023

The 6-foot-3, 232-pound tight end has had a bit of an up-and-down collegiate career up to this point. Playing in all 12 games this season with two starts, he caught just four passes for 98 yards. However, all of his production came in the final two games of the season, which included a 55-yard reception in the Governor's Cup against Louisville.

The Louisville native and Male alum initially came out of high school as a wide receiver, spurning the Cardinals to become a Wildcat. After logging no stats as a freshman, Cummings made the switch to tight end as a sophomore, then proceeded to catch 14 passes for 195 yards and three touchdowns that season. However, he was buried on the depth chart as a junior in 2022, only managing a 23-yard rush despite playing all 13 games.

Monroe Mills

Position: Offensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Dec. 19, 2023

A two-year starter on the offensive line for Texas Tech, Mills' best season at the college level came this past season. Starting all 12 games for the Red Raiders at left tackle, the 6-foot-6, 315-pound lineman allowed only two sacks, three quarterback hits and 10 hurries in 500 pass block snaps and 894 blocking snaps overall. His efforts earned him an All-Big 12 honorable mention.

The Columbia, Mo. native spent the first two years of his career with Oklahoma State, but only played 19 total snaps during his time as a Cowboy. For the 2022 season, which was his first year with Texas Tech, Mills started 10 games at right tackle, allowing just one sacks, two quarterback hits and 22 hurries in 543 pass block snaps and 856 blocking snaps overall.

Tayon Holloway

Position: Cornerback
Transfer Date: Dec. 20, 2023

After redshirting his true freshman campaign in 2022, Holloway saw his role on the UNC defense increase this past season. Playing in 10 total games along with six starts, the 6-foot-1, 185-pound corner logged 19 total tackles, 1.5 for loss and one pass breakup.

While the Virginia Beach, Va. native only has one season of in-game experience at the college level, his talent level makes him a valuable asset. Holloway was regarded as the No. 196 prospect in the Class of 2022, according to 247Sports' in-house rankings.

Daeh McCullough

Position: Safety
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2023

The 6-foot-1, 181-pound defensive back played in just one game during his first season in college with Oklahoma, logging four snaps for no stats in the Sooners' season-opener against Arkansas State.

However, McCullough's lack of early playing talent certainly wasn't due to a lack of talent. The South Bend, Ind. native was a consensus four-star prospect in the Class of 2023, and was ranked as the No. 417 prospect in the cycle according to the 247Sports Composite. As a senior at St. Joseph's, he logged 60 tackles, a sack and an interception in just seven games.

Rasheed Miller

Position: Offensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2023

The massive 6-foot-7, 310-pound lineman started all 13 games for Georgia Southern this season, splitting time between left and right tackle, and was one of the best offensive linemen in the Sun Belt. In 527 pass block snaps and 796 blocking snaps overall, Miller allowed only four sacks, five quarterback hits and 22 hurries, taking home Second-Team All-Sun Belt honors for his efforts.

The Lake Wales, Fla, native redshirted his first season with the Eagles in 2021, then played 14 total snaps (three on offense, 11 on special teams) in three games the next season. Miller's role took a step forward for his redshirt sophomore campaign in 2022, playing in nine games with one start and only allowing one pressure in 55 blocking snaps. 

Jurriente Davis

Position: Linebacker
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2023

The 6-foot-1, 235-pound reserve linebacker didn't see much on-field time during his lone season with the Aggies, playing in just two games. He logged four assisted tackles against New Mexico in Texas A&M's opener on Sept. 2, then two solo tackles against Louisiana Monroe two weeks later on Sept. 16.

The Greensboro, N.C. native has been all over college football, having played at a different school in each year of his collegiate career. Davis spent his first season at Hutchinson Community College, logging 41 tackles, 7.0 for loss, 3.0 sacks and a pick to earn First-Team JUCO All-American honors.

Davis played at Middle Tennessee State in 2021, finishing fourth on the team with 68 tackles, as well as 5.5 for loss and three sacks. He then made the jump to Jackson State for the 2022 season, where he tallied the third most tackles on the team at 58, on top of 7.5 for loss, a sack and a forced fumble.

Antonio Meeks

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2023

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Meeks has been one of the best wide receivers in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for the last two seasons. Playing all 11 games as a true freshman in 2022 at Tuskegee, he made an instant impact, catching 31 passes for 692 yards and six touchdowns to lead that Golden Tigers in all categories.

Despite being limited to just eight games this season due to injury, the Lilburn, Ga. native had an even better 2023 campaign. He logged 43 receptions for 745 yards and five touchdowns to once again lead Tuskegee in all three categories, taking home Second-Team All-SIAC honors for his efforts.

Tamarion McDonald

Position: Nickelback/Safety
Transfer Date: Jan. 8, 2023

A multi-year starter at the STAR position for Tennessee, which operates as a nickelback in their scheme, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound defensive back is coming off of his best season in college. Starting the first 10 games of the 2023 regular season before missing the final two due to injury, just like his former teammate Walker, McDonald finished with 40 tackles (23 solo), 3.5 for loss, a sack, an interception and four pass breakups.

The Memphis, Tenn. native also put together a great junior year in 2022, starting all 13 games and logging 55 tackles (38 solo), 4.0 for loss, two interceptions and six pass breakups. Add in his freshman and sophomore years, where he served as a key reserve for the Vols, and McDonald logged 95 tackles, 8.5 for loss, a sack, four interceptions and 12 pass breakups during his time in Knoxville.

Jaleel Skinner

Position: Tight End
Transfer Date: Jan. 13, 2023

Coming out of high school, the 6-foot-5, 210-pound tight end was one of the top recruits in the Class of 2022. He was a consensus four-star prospect regarded as the No. 102 player in the cycle according to the 247Sports Composite, and had previously been committed to Alabama before flipping to Miami during the early signing period.

The Greer, S.C native had a promising true freshman campaign in 2022, catching nine receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown in nine games. However, Skinner saw minimal playing this past season, playing just 25 offensive snaps across two games, logging only a nine-yard catch against Bethune-Cookman.

Tahveon Nicholson

Position: Cornerback
Transfer Date: Jan. 17, 2023

The 5-foot-11, 180-pound corner has been a regular component in the Illini secondary for the past two seasons, and his coming off of his most productive year in college. Playing in all 12 regular season games in 2023 while starting 11, Nicholson logged 36 tackles, two for loss, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

After having a minimal role with Illinois during his first two seasons in college, the Jacksonville, Fla. native took a big step forward in 2022. That season, he started in 10 games before missing the final three due to injury, collecting 19 tackles, one for loss, an interception, six pass breakups and a forced fumble in the process. 

Myles Jernigan

Position: Outside Linebacker/Defensive End
Transfer Date: Apr. 25, 2023

The 6-foot-3, 235-pound edge rusher has been a mainstay on Cal's defensive line for the last two years. This past season, he played in 12 games with five starts, logging 20 tackles, 2.5 for loss, a sack, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup. He also tied for second on the team in forced fumbles with two.

The Grand Prairie, Tex. native played sparingly during his first three seasons with the Golden Bears, then was finally able to carve out a role during the 2022 season. That year, he played in all 12 games while starting all but the season-opener, collecting 32 tackles, three for loss, three sacks, a forced fumble and a pass breakup.

Dan Foster Jr.

Position: Inside Linebacker
Transfer Date: Apr. 25, 2023

While he spent just one in San Marcos, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound inside linebacker made his mark on the Bobcats' defense. Starting all 13 games, he finished as Texas State's fifth-leading tackler with 52 tackles, while collecting the fourth-most solo tackles at 27. He also collected 3.5 tackles for loss, three QB hurries, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

The Riviera Beach, Fla. native started his collegiate career at Marshall, but played sparingly during his time in Huntington. In 30 games played over four years with the Thundering Herd, Foster collected just 16 tackles and spent most of his limited snaps on special teams.

Rene Konga

Position: Defensive Lineman
Transfer Date: Apr. 26, 2023

The 6-foot-4, 290-pound lineman was a rotational piece for the Scarlet Knights this past season, getting snaps primarily on the edge but also seeing some time on the interior. Appearing in 10 games, Konga collected eight tackles (five solo), two for loss, a sack, two QB hurries and a forced fumble.

A Canadian native of Ottawa, Ontario, Konga was a part of Rutgers' 2020 recruiting class, and saw minimal run over his first two years in Piscataway. The 2022 season in when he first started to crack the defensive line rotation, totaling five tackles (two solo), one for loss, a sack and two pass breakups over nine games played.

In 20 career games with Rutgers, Konga compiled 14 tackles (eight solo), three for loss, two sacks, two pass break ups and a forced fumble.

Richard Kinley

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Apr. 26, 2023

The 6-foot-3, 235-pound defensive end was one of the more productive assists on the Blue Raiders' defensive line this past season. Playing nine games with five starts, his 6.5 tackles for loss tied for third on the team, while his 3.0 sacks tied for second. He also collected 20 total tackles, three QB hurries, three pass breakups and a fumble recovery.

After redshirting his true freshman year in 2019, the Memphis, Tenn. native became a regular fixture on Middle Tennessee's line over the next four seasons. In 40 career games played, Kinley has collected 82 total tackles, 15 for loss, 6.5 sacks, five pass break ups and two fumble recoveries.

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Popeye Williams

Position: Defensive End/Outside Linebacker
Transfer Date: Dec. 4, 2023

Williams came to Louisville as an uber-talented edge rushing prospect, but failed to see much of the field in his two years at Louisville. This season, he saw action in just two games, playing a combined 11 defensive snaps in garbage time against Murray State and Boston College, only logging a quarterback hurry against the Racers.

The Westfield, Ind. native was the No. 180 prospect in the Class of 2022 according to the 247Sports Composite, and was Louisville's highest-rated prospect in the cycle. Last season as a freshman, he logged 39 defensive snaps across six games, recording a single tackle in each of the games against NC State, James Madison and Pitt.

Victoine Brown

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Dec. 4, 2023

Brown saw almost no playing time in his three years at Louisville, playing a grand total of just eight defensive snaps and none on special teams. He logged six snaps against Eastern Kentucky and Syracuse as a freshman in 2021, played two snaps last season in the Fenway Bowl against Cincinnati, and did not see the field this season.

The Loganville, Ga. native joined Louisville as part of their 2021 recruiting cycle. He was their third-highest ranked high school signee, coming in as the No. 493 prospect in the Class of 2021 by the 247Sports Composite.

Marquis Groves-Killebrew

Position: Cornerback
Transfer Date: Dec. 4, 2023

Groves-Killebrew saw action in just one game on defense this season for Louisville, playing seven snaps in garbage time against Murray State. The 6-foot, 185-pound corner also was in on 24 special teams snaps across four games, but logged no stats this season on defense or special teams.

In his first season in college with Texas A&M, Groves-Killebrew was only able to see the field twice due to suffering a torn ACL in the final regular season game of his high school career. He played a combined 21 defensive snaps against Ole Miss and Florida, logging a pair of tackles in the process. The Kennesaw, Ga native came out of high school as the No. 114 prospect in the Class of 2022.

Jackson Hamilton

Position: Linebacker
Transfer Date: Dec. 4, 2023

In his third season at Louisville, Hamilton was regular fixture on special teams and a back end rotational piece in the linebacking corps. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound linebacker played in all 12 regular season games on special teams and six games on defense, logging 11 total tackles and a pass breakup in the win over Virginia Tech.

Last season, the Woodstock, Ga. native played in all 13 games on special teams, but saw defensive action in just 13 combined snaps against USF and Wake Forest, logging four total tackles on the season. The No. 875 prospect in the 2021 cycle, he played just 11 snaps in four games during his freshman campaign before taking a redshirt.

Josh Minkins

Position: Safety
Transfer Date: Dec. 4, 2023

Minkins started the opener against Georgia Tech, but missed the next two games due to a hamstring injury. The junior returned to start against Boston College, but his overall role slowly started to take a step back as the season went on and the coaching staff opted to give more reps to Cam'Ron Kelly and Devin Neal at safety. Minkins collected 21 tackles this season in eight games and three starts.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound safety's best campaign came last season, when he was able to stay healthy and start all 13 games. He finished fifth on the team in tackles with 55, while also collecting two for loss, a sack and an interception. He made 12 appearances and a start in the 2022 First Responder Bowl in his first two seasons in college, but had trouble finding a regular role due to injuries.

A local product who played his high school ball at Ballard, Minkins finishes his Louisville career with 99 tackles, two for loss, a sack, two interceptions, three pass breakups and a forced fumble in 41 appearances and 17 starts.

Izaiah Reed

Position: Offensive Guard
Transfer Date: Dec. 4, 2023

Reed joined Louisville as part of their 2022 recruiting class, coming in as the No. 900 prospect in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite. The 6-foot-5, 295-pound offensive guard didn't see any game action during his true freshman campaign, and his lone in game-reps this season came during the win over Murray State, where he took eight snaps in garbage time.

Ryheem Craig

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Dec. 5, 2023

Craig played sparingly in his three years at Louisville. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound edge rusher played in all 12 regular season games on special teams and made six appearances on defense this season off the bench, but only played 27 total defensive snaps, logging just three tackles and a quarterback hurry in the process.

The Taylorsville, N.C. native played in just four games in each of his first two seasons as a Cardinal. His lone tackle as a true freshman was a sack against Boston College, and he logged five tackles last season. He joined Louisville as part of their 2021 recruiting class, and was the No. 1,486 prospect in the cycle according to the 247Sports Composite.

Kameron Wilson

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Dec. 5, 2023

Wilson was a key rotational piece on Louisville's defensive line this season. Coming off the bench in all 13 games, he collected 14.0 tackles, 2.5 for loss, 2.0 sacks, two quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery. However, the 6-foot-2, 230-pound edge rusher's role on the line took a significant step back after Louisville's bye week. He played 147 snaps in their first six games, but just 50 in their last seven.

Originally joining Louisville as a linebacker as part of 2020 recruiting class, the McDonough, Ga. native didn't see much of the field in his first three years on campus. He played in four games in each of his first two seasons as a Cardinal, then played eight games last season, where he collected five tackles, a pass deflection and a forced fumble.

Derrick Edwards III

Position: Cornerback
Transfer Date: Dec. 13, 2023

The 5-foot-11, 180-pound cornerback saw minimal playing time during his three years at Louisville. This past season, he appeared in 11 games between defense and special teams, but only played 15 defensive snaps across five games. He logged five tackles for the year.

The Miami, Fla. native also hit the portal last season, but withdrew after Jeff Brohm was hired as the head coach. During his first two years with the Cardinals, he logged just a single snap on defense - coming in the 2022 Fenway Bowl vs. Cincinnati - and only 16 snaps on special teams.

Keith Brown

Position: Linebacker
Transfer Date: Dec. 28, 2023

The 6-foot-2, 235-pound middle linebacker came to Louisville as a transfer from Oregon last offseason, but barely saw the field during his time as a Cardinal. He played just 12 defensive snaps in the first two games of the season against Georgia Tech and Murray State, only logging a tackle in the latter game against the Racers. Brown also played 11 special teams snaps against MSU, Indiana and Florida State.

The Lebanon, Oregon native and former four-star prospect out of the Class of 2021 spent the first two years of his collegiate career with the Ducks. Brown collected 36 tackles and one for loss across 18 games during his time in Eugene, including 21 tackles in 12 games as a sophomore.

Vincent Lumia

Position: Offensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Dec. 28, 2023

The 6-foot-2, 295-pound offensive tackle joined Louisville last offseason as a transfer from Duquesne, but failed to crack the main offensive line rotation. He saw action in just one game all season, playing only 17 snaps in garbage time against Murray State.

The Riviera Beach, Fla. native spent the first four years of his college career with Duquesne, where he was an All-Northeast Conference selection in his last two seasons. In 2022, Lumia started all eleven games for the Dukes, and was their highest rated offensive lineman with a grade of 77.2, according to Pro Football Focus.

Ahmari Huggins-Bruce

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Dec. 29, 2023

During his three years as a Cardinal, the 5-foot-11, 170-pound speedster had been a regular fixture of Louisville's passing attack, if not a touch under-utilized. Across 39 career games and 12 starts, Huggins-Bruce hauled in 80 receptions for 1,121 yards and 10 touchdowns, along with 11 rushes for 67 yards and a score.

The Dillon, SC. native burst onto the scene as a true freshman, catching 29 passes for 44 yards and four touchdowns. However, his overall usage and production would decrease over the next two seasons, and he never took on a large role in the passing attack. He caught 31 passes for 365 yards and two touchdowns in 2022, then just 20 passes for 312 yards and four scores in his first season under Jeff Brohm.

Jeffery Clark

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Dec. 29, 2023

Clark's lone season as a Cardinal was spent as a rotational piece in the middle of the defensive line. The 6-foot, 290-pound defensive tackle played in all 14 games and logged 316 snaps, collecting 14 total tackles and two for loss in the process.

The Powder Springs, Ga. native spent the first four years of his collegiate career at Georgia State, and was incredibly productive, amassing 19.5 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and 92 total tackles in 33 games and 13 starts as a Panthers. Clark's final season in Atlanta saw him finish with 39 tackles and 9.5 for loss, 4.5 sacks.

Rodney McGraw

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Dec. 29, 2023

McGraw barely saw the field during his one and only season with Louisville. The 6-foot-6, 260-pound defensive tackle played just three defensive snaps against Murray State, 18 special teams snaps across five games, and logged no stats in the process.

The Chicago native didn't log much playing time during his first two years at Penn State, either. After redshirting his true freshman season in 2021, McGraw saw action in five games the next season, but played just 12 defensive snaps and recorded only a single tackle against Central Michigan.

Kevin Coleman Jr.

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Jan. 1, 2024

The 5-foot-11, 180-pound slot receiver joined Louisville last offseason as a transfer from Jackson State, and was a regular fixture of their passing game. Playing in all 14 games with 10 starts, Coleman finished with 26 receptions for 362 yards and two touchdowns, with his reception and yardage marks both good for third on the team. He was also Louisville's go-to punt returner, returning 26 punts for 117 yards.

The St. Louis, Mo. native was ranked as the No. 54 overall prospect in the Class of 2022, and had an impact first year in college. In his true freshman campaign at Jackson State, Coleman caught 32 passes for 475 yards and three touchdowns, with his yardage mark being the third-most on the team.

William Fowles

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Jan. 2, 2024

Fowles joined Louisville as part of their 2023 recruiting class, committing to the Cardinals back in August of 2022 and maintaining his commitment after Scott Satterfield left and Jeff Brohm took over. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound receiver was ranked as the No. 531 prospect in the cycle and No. 75 receiver in the class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

In his one and only season as a Cardinal, the Hialeah, Fla. native wound up seeing action in just one game. Fowles played eight offensive snaps and one special teams snap in garbage time against Murray State, catching one pass for seven yards.

John Paul Flores

Position: Offensive Guard
Transfer Date: Jan. 4, 2024

The 6-foot-4, 305-pound offensive guard joined Louisville last offseason as a transfer from Virginia, but was not a consistant fixture of Louisville's offensive line rotation. Flores played in just five games during his lone season as a Cardinal, including a start in the Holiday Bowl against USC. He allowed just one pressure in 31 pass block snaps and 101 blocking snaps overall.

The Arlington, Tex. native was one of Virginia's top offensive lineman during their 2022 campaign, starting six games while playing all 10. Flores spent the first four years of his collegiate career at Dartmouth as a left tackle, and he was one of the best linemen in the Ivy League. He started all 20 games for the Big Green in 2019 and 2021, and was voted as a Second-Team All-Ivy League selection in 2021.

Joshua Black

Position: Offensive Guard
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2024

The 6-foot-2, 280-pound offensive guard has been with the program for the last five seasons, but hasn't seen a ton of on-field playing time. Over the course of his collegiate career, he has played just 175 blocking snaps on offense and 103 snaps on special teams with the field goal unit.

The Stone Mountain, Ga. native's best season came this year, making an appearance on special teams in 13 games while cracking the offensive line rotation in five games. He played 73 snaps on special teams and 71 snaps on the line, allowing no pressures in 66 snaps at right guard and three at left guard.

Jermayne Lole

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Apr. 14, 2024

This past year, the 6-foot-3, 310-pound lineman was finally able to stay healthy for an entire season, and in turn showcased at times what once made him such a highly regarded NFL prospect. Playing in 12 of Louisville's 14 games with nine starts, Lole finished with 19 total tackles, five for loss, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two pass break ups.

The Long Beach, Calif. native joined Louisville prior to the 2022 season after spending four seasons at Arizona State, but suffered a season-ending elbow injury in the opener against Syracuse. In 2021, his final year with the Sun Devils, he was also sidelined for the entirety of that season due to a triceps injury suffered in fall camp.

But when healthy, Lole was not only an X-Factor for ASU, he was one of the best interior defensive linemen in college football. In 28 appearances over his first three seasons with Arizona State, he totaled 123 tackles, 20.0 for loss, 11.0 sacks, eight pass deflections and two forced fumbles.

Jaylin Alderman

Position: Inside Linebacker
Transfer Date: Apr. 17, 2024

After not seeing any on-field action whatsoever in 2022, the 6-foot-1, 230-pound inside linebacker took on a massive role for year one under head coach Jeff Brohm, and became one of their most consistent defenders. Starting all 14 games, Alderman collected the fourth-most tackles on the team with 62 and the second-most tackles for loss on the team with 7.0, while also tallying 1.5 sacks and two pass breakups.

During his true freshman season in 2021, he delivered one of the most exciting moments of the year in Louisville's win over UCF. With 25 seconds left and the game tied at 35, the Valdosta, Ga. native caught an interception off a tipped pass, and took it 66 yards for the game-winning pick-six. He finished that season with 16 tackles in 13 games.

Luke Burgess

Position: Offensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Apr. 22, 2024

The 6-foot-8, 300-pound offensive tackle played in just one game during his true freshman campaign this past season. He took eight snaps at right tackle in Louisville's 56-0 win over Murray State.

The New Palestine (Ind.) HS product was one of the Cardinals' top-ranked prospects in head coach Jeff Brohm's first recruiting class. He was ranked as the No. 501 prospect in the 2023 cycle, and was Louisville's eight-highest-ranked signee in the class. He's the fifth-highest rated offensive lineman to ever commit to Louisville, per 247Sports.

Tawfiq Thomas

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Apr. 22, 2024

Thomas has been a back end rotational piece on Louisville's defensive line for the last two seasons. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound defensive tackle put up four tackles (three solo) in 11 appearances off the bench this past season, and had eight tackles (six solo) over 11 games as a reserve during his true freshman season in 2022.

Sam Secrest

Position: Offensive Guard/Center
Transfer Date: Apr. 22, 2024

Secrest played in just two games this past season for Louisville. The 6-foot-6, 305 pound interior lineman took 15 snaps at center in the 56-0 win over Murray State, then had five snaps on the field goal kick unit in the 23-0 win over Duke. He didn't see any in-game action as a true freshman season in 2022.

Marcus Washington Jr.

Position: Cornerback
Transfer Date: Apr. 25, 2024

Originally joining Louisville last offseason from Georgia, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound corner played in all 14 games this past season, but was nearly exclusively a special teams player. He played 132 special teams snaps, and just four snaps on defense - three vs. Murray State and one against Florida State. He logged no stats during his lone season as a Cardinal.

During his true freshman season in 2022 at Georgia, he tallied only two snaps played and an assisted tackle against Samford. The Grovetown (Ga.) HS product was an elite prospect coming out of high school, ranking as high as the No. 7 player in the talent-rich state of Georgia and No. 84 overall prospect in the Class of 2022 according to ESPN.

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