Louisville Football 2025-26 Transfer Tracker

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - After concluding the 2025 season with a 9-4 record, head coach Jeff Brohm and the Louisville football program now have the task of navigating the transfer portal.

Given the current nature of the sport with the transfer portal and NIL, the Cardinals are expected to see a ton of movement between players leaving and players opting to join the program.

Unlike the past couple years, where there were two separate windows for players to enter the transfer portal, the NCAA decided earlier this year to move back to one window. The winter window now lasts from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, while the spring window was removed entirely. The only players who are permitted to enter the portal outside of this 14-day window are those for teams who have fired their head coach.

This post will be consistently updated when either a current Louisville player enters the portal, or the Cardinals land a player via the portal. Bookmark this page for future reference.

*This will be updated if/when additional transfers are announced. Last updated: Jan. 17, 2026 - 11:29 a.m. EST*

Editor's Note: Hardley Gilmore IV flipped his commitment to Baylor, and Dylan Rowsey decommitted.

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D.J. Waller

Position: Cornerback
Transfer Date: Jan. 3, 2026
Previous School: Kentucky

The 6-foot-3, 203-pound corner was only able to play in two games this season due to a lingering hamstring injury. Suiting up for the season-opener against Toledo and then the season finale at Louisville, both starts, Waller logged just a tackle and a pass breakup - both coming against the Rockets.

The Youngstown, Ohio native began his career at Michigan, playing in 11 games as a true freshman in 2023 when the Wolverines won the national championship. That season, he logged 12 tackles (nine solo) and a pass breakup.

After Jim Harbaugh left for the NFL, Waller transferred to Kentucky ahead of the 2024 season. While more injuries limited him to only seven games and four starts that year, he still was able to collect 13 tackles (seven solo) and two pass breakups.

Lincoln Kienholz

Position: Quarterback
Transfer Date: Jan. 3, 2026
Previous School: Ohio State

The 6-foot-2, 214-pound quarterback was involved in a highly competitive battle for the Buckeyes' starting gig in the preseason, before ultimately losing out to eventual Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin. He saw action in seven games this past season, going 11-of-14 through the air for 139 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 66 yards and two scores on 11 attempts.

The Pierre, S.D. native spent three seasons in Columbus. As a true freshman in 2023, he played in three games, going 10-of-22 for 111 yards, while also rushing for two yards on six attempts. He did not log any stats during Ohio State's 2024 national championship season.

Kienholz was a highly-regarded recruit coming out of high school, ranking as No. 194 prospect in the Class of 2023. He chose Ohio State over Illinois, Kansas State, Pitt, Washington, Wisconsin and others.

Marquise Davis

Position: Running Back
Transfer Date: Jan. 5, 2026
Previous School: Missouri

The 6-foot-0, 204-pound running back played in just three games during his true freshman season to preserve his redshirt, rushing for 200 yards and two touchdowns on 34 attempts. Most of this came in Missouri's 52-10 win against Louisiana, with Davis rushing for 113 yards and a score on 20 attempts.

Davis was a highly-regarded prospect coming out of high school, ranked as the No. 162 recruit in the Class of 2025, according to the 247Sports Composite. He originally committed to Kentucky before flipping to Mizzou, but also held offers from Florida, Indiana, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, USC and others.

Daylen Russell

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Jan. 5, 2026
Previous School: Miami

The 6-foot-3, 298-pound defensive tackle spent a pair of seasons with the Hurricanes. After redshirting his true freshman campaign in 2024, he started to see some in-game action this past season. Russell played in five games, collected six tackles (three solo) and one for loss.

Russell, who was high school teammates with current UofL linebacker T.J. Capers at Miami (Fla.) Christopher Columbus, was previously a target of the Cardinals coming out of high school. He held offers from Florida State, Nebraska, UCF, West Virginia and others before choosing Miami over Louisville.

Eryx Daugherty

Position: Offensive Guard
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2026
Previous School: Boston College

While Daugherty did not make an All-ACC team this season, he was one of the most underrated linemen in the entire conference. Starting 10 games at left guard, the 6-foot-3, 305-pound lineman allowed only one sack and 12 total pressures on 431 pass block snaps and 646 total blocking snaps.

Daugherty's 78.7 pass blocking grade on Pro Football Focus ranks 17th among the 83 offensive linemen in the ACC with at least 500 blocking snaps this season.

The Troy, Mich. native was a defensive lineman coming out of high school, but after redshirting his true freshman campaign in 2023, he made the transition to offensive line ahead of the 2024 season. That year, he appeared in three games while also starting the Pinstripe Bowl vs. Nebraska, giving up no sacks and just two total pressures in 57 pass block snaps and 96 total blocking snaps.

Anwar O'Neal

Position: Offensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2026
Previous School: Delaware

The hulking 6-foot-5, 309-pound lineman was a two-year starter at left tackle for Delaware, and was one of the better O-linemen in Conference USA this season. Starting in 12 games while playing 588 pass blocking snaps and 910 snaps overall, O'Neal allowed just six sacks and 19 total pressures all year. He earned an All-Conference USA honorable mention for his efforts.

After redshirting his true freshman season in 2023, O'Neal was elevated to starter in 2024 - Delaware's final season at the FCS level. That year, the Philadelphia native started all 11 games - seven at left tackle and four at right tackle - and gave up only one sack and 16 total pressures in 441 pass block snaps and 768 blocking snaps overall.

Jerod Smith II

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2026
Previous School: Kentucky

Smith was a productive rotational lineman for the Wildcats this past season. Playing in all 12 games, the 6-foot-4, 275-pound edge rusher logged 27 tackles (18 solo), 5.0 tackles for loss (fourth-most on the team), a sack and a forced fumble.

He also played in all 12 games as a true freshman in 2024, collecting seven tackles (four solo) plus an assisted tackle for loss.

Jacob Smith

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2026
Previous School: Kentucky

Smith was barely able to see the field during his two seasons in Lexington, primarily due to various injuries. The 6-foot-4, 248-pound edge played just 25 total snaps in 2024 and 17 in 2025, and did not log a single statistic.

Smith and his twin bother Jerod, who are natives of Somerset and played their senior seasons at Corbin (Ky.) HS, were blue chip prospects coming out of high school. Per the 247Sports Composite's Class of 2024 ratings, Jerod was the No. 195 recruit in the nation and top-ranked player in Kentucky, while Jacob was ranked the 221st recruit nationally and second in the Commonwealth.

Aug 30, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Ball State Cardinals quarterback Kiael Kelly (1) loses his helmet while being tackled by Purdue Boilermakers defensive lineman Demeco Kennedy (18) during the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images | Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Demeco Kennedy

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2026
Previous School: Purdue

The 6-foot-2, 305-pound tackle was a regular fixture on Purdue's defensive line this past season. Playing in all 12 games while making four starts, Kennedy collected 21 tackles (eight solo), three for loss and 1.5 sacks.

Despite being ranked outside the top-1000 in the Class of 2024, Kennedy was an immediate contender for playing time with the Boilermakers. As a true freshman in 2024, he saw action in 10 games, logging six tackles (three solo).

Johnnie Brown III

Position: Offensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2026
Previous School: Georgia Southern

Brown was one of the best offensive linemen in the conference, earning Third-Team All-Sun Belt honors. Starting all 13 games with 12 of them coming at left tackle, the 6-foot-3, 315-pound lineman allowed only three sacks and 20 total pressures in 477 pass block snaps plus 824 total blocking snaps.

The Lilburn, Ga. native started his collegiate career as a walk-on at Miami before transferring to the Eagles following his true freshman season in 2022. He didn't see any in-game action as a redshirt freshman, but after earning a scholarship for his redshirt sophomore year last season, he earned some playing time, seeing action on 93 snaps across all 13 games.

Justyn Reid

Position: Tight End
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2026
Previous School: Tulane

The 6-foot-5, 255-pound tight end was a productive asset for the Green Wave in both the passing game and with run blocking. Playing in 14 games with two starts, he caught 17 passes for 200 yards, as well as the second-most receiving touchdowns on the team with three. He also logged 225 run blocking snaps, helping Tulane rush for 170.2 before hitting the portal.

Reid began his collegiate career at Southern Miss, where he played his first two seasons. After redshirting his first year, the Newnan, Ga. took a step forward, hauling in seven catches for 145 yards. He then hit portal and transferred to Tulane last offseason.

Brody Foley

Position: Tight End
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2026
Previous School: Tulsa

The 6-foot-6, 260-pound tight end put together a fantastic season with Tulsa this year. Starting in 11 games, he hauled in 37 passes for 528 yards and seven touchdowns. Not only did he have the second-most receptions on the team and lead them in yardage, his receiving touchdown total is the second-most by a tight end in the FBS this season, behind only Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq (8).

Foley spent the first three years of his collegiate career up at Indiana before transferring to play his lone season at Tulsa. He redshirted his true freshman season, then appeared in 20 games over his redshirt freshman and sophomore seasons, but was almost exclusively on special teams.

Cason Henry

Position: Offensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Jan. 7, 2026
Previous School: South Carolina

The 6-foot-6, 310-pound right tackle entered the 2025 season as South Carolina's top offensive lineman, and his early play reflected that. In the first three games of the season, he gave up no sacks and just one pressure overall in 56 pass blocking snaps and 114 snaps overall.

But very early in the Gamecocks' matchup at Missouri on Sept. 20, Henry suffered a shoulder injury and had to exit the game. Roughly a month later, he made the decision to have season-ending surgery.

Henry spent four seasons in Columbia, and after seeing minimal time over his first two years (in part because of injuries), he was finally able to stay healthy for the 2024 season. That year, the Marietta, Ga. native started all 13 games at right tackle, allowing just six sacks and 31 total pressures in 417 pass block snaps and 816 snaps overall.

Jacob Baker

Position: Punter
Transfer Date: Jan. 7, 2026
Previous School: Eastern Kentucky

The 6-foot-2, 214-pound punter spent his first three years in college with Eastern Kentucky, and had been their starter for the last two. Baker attempted 66 punts this past season, and not only did he averaged 43.0 per punt, 16 of them were 50 yards or longer with a career-long 70-yarder, and 15 of them were pinned inside the 20 yard line.

Baker’s best season in college came during his first year as a starter in 2024. He booted 61 punts, averaging 43.7 yards per punt, with 17 of them going 50 yards or longer and 24 of them getting pinned inside the 20. He earned First Team All-UAC honors for his efforts.

Montavin Quisenberry

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Jan. 8, 2026
Previous School: Kentucky

The 5-foot-10, 170-pound gadget receiver saw minimal playing time as a true freshman this past season at UK. He played 14 combined offensive snaps against Florida and Tennessee Tech, only logging a four-yard reception in the latter contest.

Quisenberry was one of the top prospects in the state coming out of high school, ranking as the No. 8 player in the Commonwealth and the No. 769 recruit in the Class of 2025 overall, per the 247Sports Composite. Not only did he hold offers from Kentucky and Louisville, but Michigan, Ole Miss, Virginia Tech, West Virginia and others.

The Danville (Ky.) Boyle County star and 2024 Kentucky Mr. Football was not only an extremely prolific offensive weapon, but was effective on defense and special teams as well. Over the course of his high school career, he rushed for 4,469 yards and 61 touchdowns, caught 151 passes for 2,509 yards and 38 touchdowns, and went 102-of-160 passing for 1,357 yards and 15 scores. He also collected 165 tackles and eight interceptions, while scoring 13 touchdowns as a return man.

Benjamin Perry

Position: Linebacker/Safety
Transfer Date: Jan. 8, 2026
Previous School: UCLA

The 6-foot-3, 210-pound linebacker spent the first four seasons of his collegiate career with Louisville. Across 42 games in a Cardinal uniform, he compiled 132 total tackles (74 solo) with 11 for loss and two sacks, as well as eight pass breakups and a forced fumble. He was a starter at STAR in the first two seasons under head coach Jeff Brohm, until Antonio Watts took over as the starter in 2024.

Last offseason, the Chicago, Ill. native opted to hit the portal and transferred to UCLA. His lone appearance with the Bruins came in their season-opener vs. Utah, and then he missed the remainder of the year due to an undisclosed injury. However, Perry was able to secure a medical redshirt for this season, allowing him to suit up for the 2026 season.

Tyler Thompson

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Jan. 8, 2026
Previous School: North Carolina

While not a starter this past season for North Carolina, the 6-foot-4, 240-pound edge rusher was one of the most underrated defensive players in the ACC. Playing in all 12 games for the Tar Heels, he collected 7.5 tackles for loss, the eighth-most sacks in the league at 7.0, two forced fumbles and 25 tackles overall.

Thompson finished the season with an 85.0 defensive grade on Pro Football Focus. Not only was this the highest on UNC, it was the fifth-highest among ACC edge rushers and 12th-highest among all ACC defenders (minimum 250 snaps).

The Cary, N.C. native started to show his potential as a true freshman in 2023, collecting a tackle for loss and fumble recovery in three games. Last season, he saw the field in all 12 games and made two starts, finishing the year with five tackles.

Tre Richardson

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Jan. 9, 2026
Previous School: Vanderbilt

The speedy 5-foot-10, 175-pound wideout is coming off of an explosive 2025 season for the Commodores, as he was one of Heisman Trophy finalist Diego Pavia's favorite weapons in the passing game. Playing all 13 games and starting all but one, his 46 receptions were the third-most on the team, while his 806 yards and seven touchdowns off of them both led the team. His 17.5 yards per catch was fifth in the SEC and 11th among power conference schools.

Richardson was also Vanderbilt's go-to kickoff return man, returning 17 kicks for 427 yards with his 25.1 yards per kick return coming in at second in the SEC (LSU's Barion Brown - 29.7) and seventh among power conference schools. Add in 11 rushes for 62 yards, and he finished with 1.295 all-purpose yards.

The Topeka, Kan. native began his collegiate career at JUCO and Division II levels, respectively, playing his freshman season at Hutchinson (Kan.) CC before heading to Washburn (Kan.) as a sophomore. Between these two stops, he amassed 2,953 all-purpose yards.

Santana Wilson

Position: Cornerback
Transfer Date: Jan. 9, 2026
Previous School: Texas

The 6-foot-0, 174-pound corner didn't see much time on the field during his two seasons in Austin. Wilson redshirted his true freshman season in 2024, then only played in two games this past season, logging just a single solo tackle in Texas' matchup against Sam Houston State.

Wilson's lack of playing time certainly wasn't because of a lack of high upside. The Scottsdale, Ariz. native ranked as high as the No. 140 prospect in the Class of 2024 (On3/Rivals), and was the 278th-ranked recruit in the cycle per the 247Sports Composite. He chose the Longhorns over held offers from Miami, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas A&M and others.

Iowa State Cyclones' wide receiver Xavier Townsend (4) makes a catch a pass around Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Koen Entringer (4) during the third quarter in the Cy-Hawk football at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa | Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Koen Entringer

Position: Safety
Transfer Date: Jan. 10, 2026
Previous School: Iowa

The 6-foot-1, 211-pound strong safety was one of the better defensive backs in the Big Ten this season, earning an All-Big Ten honorable mention. Starting all 13 games, Entringer finished with the third-most tackles on the Hawkeyes with 73 (43 solo), as well as 3.5 for loss, four pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

After redshirting his true freshman campaign in 2022, the Ypsilanti, Mich. has played in every game for Iowa but one over the last three seasons. Making 43 total appearances for the Hawkeyes, Entringer has collected 100 total tackles (62 solo), 3.5 for loss, five pass breakups, an interception, plus the forced fumble and fumble recovery.

Ryan Manis

Position: Long Snapper
Transfer Date: Jan. 12, 2026
Previous School: Liberty

The 6-foot-1, 225-pound long snapper spent a pair of seasons at Liberty to start his collegiate career. This past season, he played 103 snaps on special teams, all coming on punt coverage and field goal kicks. Not only did he post a 57.7 special teams grade on pro Football Focus, he also logged a tackle in the Flames’ game at Old Dominion.

Jackson Voth

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Jan. 10, 2026
Previous School: Drake

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound receiver was the' Bulldogs top weapon in the passing game this past season. Playing in all 12 games, he caught 51 passes for 600 yards and five touchdowns, all of which led the team. He earned an All-Pioneer Football League honorable mention for his efforts.

Voth started his career as a walk-on at Kansas State, spending his true freshman season in 2024 there before transferring to Drake. A three-star prospect coming out of high school, he logged 77 receptions for 1,030 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior for Chesney (Kan.) HS.

Tommy Ziesmer

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Jan. 11, 2026
Previous School: Eastern Kentucky

While defensive tackles are not typically known for stuffing the stat sheet, Ziesmer had a very good 2025 campaign for his position. Starting in all 12 games for the Colonels, the 6-foot-2, 296-pound lineman collected the fifth-most tackles on the team with 53 (18 solo), along with 3.0 for loss, a sack and a fumble recovery.

Among the FCS defensive tackles with at least 600 snaps, Ziesmer's defensive grade of 72.1 on Pro Football Focus ranked 23rd, while his run defense grade of 80.9 came in at 10th. He also had the ninth-lowest missed tackle rate at 6.8 percent.

The Danville, Ky. native started his career at Kentucky, where he played his first two seasons in college prior to playing his lone year at EKU. Ziesmer totaled four tackles and a sack in six career appearances with the Wildcats.

Davin Wydner

Position: Quarterback
Transfer Date: Jan. 11, 2026
Previous School: West Georgia

The 6-foot-5, 200-pound quarterback has spent the last two seasons at West Georgia, and has been a dynamic dual threat weapon during his time with the Wolves. Starting 10 games this season, Wydner completed 56.3 percent of his passes for 1,667 yards and 15 touchdown against eight interceptions. He also ran 110 times for 442 yards and three scores, and caught a 10-yard pass for a touchdown.

Wydner spent the first two seasons of his collegiate career with Ole Miss as a walk-on. After seeing no in-game action during his time in Oxford, the Cocoa, Fla. native transferring to West Georgia ahead of the 2024 season. That year in 11 games plus eight starts, he completed 62.0 percent of his passes for 1,718 yards and nine touchdowns to only one pick, while rushing 66 times for 249 yards and seven scores.

Lawayne McCoy

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Jan. 11, 2026
Previous School: Florida State

The 6-foot-1, 184-pound receiver is coming off of a breakout sophomore season for the Seminoles. Appearing in 10 games while starting seven of them, he hauled in 27 receptions for 396 yards and three touchdowns. His yardage mark was third on the team, while his reception and touchdown totals were tied for second, only behind First-Team All-ACC wideout Duce Robinson.

McCoy was a blue-chip prospect coming out of high school, ranking as high as the No. 131 recruiting in the Class of 2024, per Rivals. The Miami native played in 10 games as a true freshman, catching six passes for 52 yards.

Joshua Donald

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Jan. 15, 2026
Previous School: Houston

The 6-foot-2, 320-pound nose tackle did not play this past season in his lone year at Houston, but has shown in the past that he can be an impact player. Donald played his 2024 campaign at Appalachian State, and in 11 games plus 10 starts, he collected 32 tackles, 5.5 for loss, three sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

Donald spent the first two years of his collegiate career in the FCS ranks at Southern. During his time there, the Durham, N.C. native totaled 19 tackles, four tackles for loss and two sacks. He briefly transferred to Troy for spring practice in early 2024 before later hitting the portal again in the spring window and going to App State.

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Travaris "T.J." Banks

Position: Safety
Transfer Date: Jan. 16, 2026
Previous School: Ole Miss

The 6-foot-3, 200-pound safety was a rotational defensive back on an Ole Miss squad that made the College Football Playoff semifinals. He suited up in 14 of their 15 games and made one start, logging 20 tackles (11 solo), half a tackle for loss and a pass breakup.

Banks was a blue-chip prospect coming out of high school, ranked as the No. 259 recruit in the Class of 2024, per the 247Sports Composite. The Tuscaloosa, Ala. native got some early playing time as a true freshman, seing action in nine games and making four tackles.

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Editor's Note: Isaac Brown, Selah Brown, Micah Carter, A.J. Green, Kris Hughes, Treyshun Hurry, Blake Ruffin and Antonio Watts have all doubled back on decisions to transfer and will be returning to Louisville for the 2026 season.

Daeh McCullough

Position: Safety
Transfer Date: Dec. 2, 2025
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety spent a pair of seasons with the Cardinals, and was primarily as a rotational special teams contributor. While he played in eight games this season, seven of these games came exclusively on special team. His lone defensive action came in the opener vs. Eastern Kentucky, logging one tackle in 21 defensive snaps.

A native of Cincinnati, McCullough originally committed to Oklahoma out of high school. After playing just four snaps as a true freshman in 2023, he hit the portal and transferred to Louisville. He didn't see much playing time during his first season as a Card in 2024, logging only one tackle across 11 special teams snaps.

Brady Allen

Position: Quarterback
Transfer Date: Dec. 15, 2025
Transfer Destination: Indiana State

The 6-foot-6, 220-pound signal caller spent the 2025 season as the co-backup to Miller Moss, and took passing reps in only two games. He started the second half of the season-opener against Eastern Kentucky, going 6-for-9 for 69 yards, along with his first career touchdown pass plus an interception. When Moss was forced to miss the game at SMU, Deuce Adams got the start while Allen played just two drives. He finished that game going 2-for-3 for six yards and a pick.

Allen has spent the last three seasons Louisville, originally following head coach Jeff Brohm after he came over from Purdue. However, he never ascended higher than fourth on the depth chart during his first two seasons as a Cardinal, with his lone pass attempt during this time being a seven-yard throw in the 2023 home opener vs. Murray State. He also entered the portal last offseason, only to eventually withdraw and return for the 2025 season.

The Fort Branch (Ind.) Gibson Southern product was a highly-regarded prospect coming out of high school, ranked as high as the No. 131 prospect in the Class of 2022 according to Rivals. During his true freshman year in 2022 at Purdue, his lone action was going 1-for-3 for eight yards vs. Indiana State.

Shaun Boykins Jr.

Position: Running Back
Transfer Date: Dec. 24, 2025
Transfer Destination: Montana

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound running back spent most of the season down on the depth chart, but was able to get some extended run late in the season as injuries to the room piled up. Against Kentucky, Boykins ran for 101 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, helping the Cards win that game 41-0. He finished the season with 37 rushes for 190 yards and a score in four games.

The Radcliff (Ky.) North Hardin star was a wide receiver coming out of high school, and the No. 7 prospect in the state, per 247Sports, in the Class of 2024. He played in just one game during his true freshman season last year, and between mounting injuries at running back and a crowded wide receiver room, Louisville made the decision to switch him to running back during fall camp.

Nate Kurisky

Position: Tight End
Transfer Date: Dec. 24, 2025
Transfer Destination: Duke

Kurisky has been a key piece of Louisville's tight end room for the last three seasons, and is coming off of a career year despite missing the first two games due to injury. In 11 games and six starts, the 6-foot-3, 240-pound tight end caught 20 passes for 157 yards - both of which were career-highs - and two touchdowns.

The Leesburg, Va. native redshirted his true freshman season in 2022, then was elevated to start in 2023 for head coach Jeff Brohm's first season. He caught 18 passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games and 10 starts, then logged 12 catches for 112 yards and a career-best three touchdowns in 13 games last year. Kurisky ends his Cardinals career with 50 receptions for 410 yards and seven touchdowns.

Grant Houser

Position: Tight End
Transfer Date: Dec. 24, 2025
Transfer Destination: Colorado State

Houser did not make an appearance during his true freshman campaign, primarily due to a knee injury. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound tight end was regarded as the No. 1,014 prospect in the Class of 2025, choosing Louisville over held offers from Indiana, UConn, Toledo and others.

Bobby Golden

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Dec. 29, 2025
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 5-foot-9, 185-pound receiver originally joined Louisville as a transfer from Akron last offseason during the spring window. However, he logged no offensive stats, while only finishing with a pair of punt returns for nine yards vs. EKU, and an eight-yard kick return at SMU. He played in just four games this season, allowing him to take a redshirt and play one more season.

Golden finished the 2024 season as Akron's No. 2 pass catcher, catching 31 passes for 446 yards and a touchdown across 12 starts. He was also the Zips' go-to kick returner, totaling 316 return yards on 17 kickoffs. The Miami, Fla. native caught just one five-yard pass during his true freshman season in 2022, then took a step forward for the 2023 season. Playing in all 12 games that year with two starts, he caught 17 passes for 144 yards.

Carter Guillaume

Position: Offensive Lineman
Transfer Date: Dec. 30, 2025
Transfer Destination: Oregon State

The 6-foot-2, 285-pound lineman spent his true freshman campaign in 2024 with Southeast Missouri (SEMO), where he was an FCS Freshman All-American. Not only did he start all 13 games at left guard for the Redhawks, he did not allow a single sack and gave up just 10 total pressure across a whopping 707 pass block snaps and 1,012 blocking snaps overall. His pass block snap total led all of the FCS, while his overall offensive snap total came in at eighth.

Last offseason, the Louisville native and St. Xavier alum hit the transfer portal to return home and play for the Cardinals. However, he only saw action in two games this past season, playing 10 snaps at left guard in the season opener vs. Eastern Kentucky and just one in the next game against James Madison.

Deuce Adams

Position: Quarterback
Transfer Date: Dec. 30, 2025
Transfer Destination: Wisconsin

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound signal caller was the co-backup to Miller Moss this past season, and was occasionally inserted in read option scenarios over the course of the year. The redshirt freshman's first career start came at SMU after Moss suffered a foot injury, and he went 12-of-17 for 94 yards, along with seven carries for 14 yards. He played in six total games, going 15-of-21 for 112 yards with 14 rushes for 33 yards.

Coming out of high school, the Austin, Texas native was ranked as the No. 631 prospect in the country. He held offers from Baylor, Cal, North Texas, Washington State and others before choosing Louisville. As a true freshman in 2024, he only played in the season-opener vs. Austin Peay, logging a one-yard carry in the process.

Xavier Porter

Position: Defensive Lineman
Transfer Date: Dec. 31, 2025
Transfer Destination: South Alabama

The 6-foot-2, 280-pound lineman had trouble getting any sort of playing time while at Louisville. In his two years with the program, his only appearance was four special teams snaps in the 2024 season opener against Austin Peay as a true freshman.

The native of Tampa, Fla. was a high three-star prospect coming out of high school, ranked as the No. 678 recruit in the Class of 2024, per the 247Sports Composite. Porter held offers from Auburn, Florida State, Michigan, Oklahoma, Penn State, Tennessee and others before committing to Louisville in the summer of 2023.

Ransom McDermott

Position: Offensive Lineman
Transfer Date: Dec. 31, 2025
Transfer Destination: Temple

The 6-foot-8, 305-pound offensive tackle saw very minimal time on the field during his two seasons with the Cardinals. McDermott played just three total snaps in this past season's opener against Eastern Kentucky, and only five snaps in the opener last season against Austin Peay.

The Noblesville, Ind. product was the 1,266th-ranked prospect in the Class of 2024 coming out of high school. He chose to attend Louisville over held offers from Cincinnati, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and others.

Duke Watson

Position: Running Back
Transfer Date: Dec. 31, 2025
Transfer Destination: UCF

Like fellow running back Isaac Brown, Watson put together a breakout true freshman year in 2024. Playing in all but one game last season, the 6-foot-0, 180-pound back rushed for 597 yards and seven touchdowns, and caught five passes for 60 yards and a score. His 8.91 yards per carry led all of the FBS (min. 75 percent of games played, 4.0 rushing attempts per game).

However, this past season, the Forsyth, Ga. native dealt with a right ankle injury for large parts of the season, which limited both his production and availability. Playing in seven games, Watson ran for 158 yards and one touchdown, while catching six passes for 49 yards and one score.

Davon Mitchell

Position: Tight End
Transfer Date: Jan. 1, 2026
Transfer Destination: TBD

The Los Alamitos, Calif. native was originally a member of the Class of 2025, but reclassified to 2024 to enroll early at Oklahoma. However, Mitchell did not see any playing time during his lone season with the Sooners, and entered the portal in last spring's transfer window.

During his only year at Louisville, Mitchell played in just three games, logging 26 combined offensive and special teams snaps. He only logged an eight-yard catch in the season-opener vs. Eastern Kentucky.

Mason Mims

Position: Quarterback
Transfer Date: Jan. 1, 2026
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 6-foot-3, 210-pound quarterback redshirted his first year at the collegiate level, and did not play a single game during his true freshman campaign. Mims was Louisville's first commitment in the Class of 2025, committing all the way back on Nov. 24, 2023.

The Oxford, Ala. native was regarded as the No. 728 prospect in Class of 2025, per the 247Sports Composite. He chose Louisville over held offers from Mississippi State, Pitt, Vanderbilt, West Virginia and others. During his high school career at Oxford, he completed 71.9 percent of his pass attempts, throwing for 8,405 yards and 89 touchdowns to just 11 interceptions.

Nov 1, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Marcellous Hawkins (27) runs the ball as Louisville Cardinals defensive back Corey Gordon (24) defends during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images | Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Corey Gordon Jr.

Position: Safety
Transfer Date: Jan. 2, 2026
Transfer Destination: Kansas

The 6-foot-2, 195-pound defensive back was a key piece of Louisville's safety rotation, and also saw some time at STAR following the injury to Antonio Watts. Playing in 11 games while making three starts, Gordon logged the sixth-most tackles on the team with 53 (27 solo), along with three for loss and a pair of pass breakups.

The Oklahoma City native originally joined the Cardinals as a transfer from Baylor last offseason, and was one of the top defensive backs for a Bears team who had a bounce-back season. Playing in all 12 games of the 2024 regular season while starting the final three, Gordon logged 34 tackles (25 solo), two for loss, two pass breakups, while also snagging a team-best three interceptions.

After redshirting his true freshman campaign in 2022, Gordon took on a much bigger role for the Bears during the 2023 season. In 11 games and four starts that year, he tallied 30 tackles (20 solo), one for loss and four pass breakups.

Fred Johnson

Position: Offensive Lineman
Transfer Date: Jan. 2, 2026
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 6-foot-5, 290-pound guard spent a pair of seasons with the Cardinals, but saw minimal playing time. He played only four total snaps in the season-opener against Eastern Kentucky's, and just five total snaps in the last year's opener against Austin Peay.

Justin Beadles

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Jan. 4, 2026
Transfer Destination: Cal

The 6-foot-5, 270-pound edge rusher originally joined the Cardinals as a transfer from New Mexico State last offseason, and was a rotational piece on their defensive line this past season. Playing in all 13 games, he totaled 12 tackles plus a sack against Virginia.

In the previous season with the Aggies, Beadles put together a respectable 2024 campaign. Playing in all 12 games with one start, he collected 20 tackles (10 solo), along with four for loss and half a sack.

Jerry Lawson

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Jan. 5, 2026
Transfer Destination: Oklahoma State

The 6-foot-4, 295-pound lineman served as a rotational piece for the Cardinals' D-line this past season. Playing in all 13 games, he finished with 16 tackles (seven solo), 2.5 for loss, half a sack and a pass breakup.

Lawson originally joined Louisville last offseason as a transfer from Abilene Christian, where he was one of the best defensive tackles at the FCS level. Starting all 14 games for the Wildcats, he finished with 65 tackles (31 solo), 14.0 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks, both of which led the team, as well as two pass breakups.

The Breckenridge, Texas native was an unranked prospect coming out of high school, but made an immediate impact during his true freshman campaign for ACU in 2023. He played in all 11 games and made seven starts, recording 41 tackles (12 solo), 5.5 for loss, and 1.5 sacks in the process.

Rae'mon Mosby

Position: Cornerback
Transfer Date: Jan. 5, 2026
Transfer Destination: East Carolina

The 6-foot-0, 190-pound corner spent a pair of seasons with the Cardinals, but saw minimal playing time. He logged six tackles (five solo) across five games as a true freshman in 2024, and while he played in 12 games this past season, he collected just two tackles.

Mosby was regarded as the No. 1,332 prospect in the Class of 2024, per the 247Sports Composite. The Marrero, Louisiana native chose Louisville over held offers from Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Miami, Nebraska and others.

Maurice Davis

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Jan. 5, 2026
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 6-foot-4, 235-pound edge rusher spent a pair of seasons with Louisville, but didn't see much time on the field. He played in just two games and logged only one solo tackle for loss as a true freshman in 2024, then collected just six tackles (three solo) plus half a tackle for loss in five games this season.

Coming out of high school, the 247Sports Composite ranked Davis as the No. 967 prospect in the Class of 2024. The Albany, Ga. native held offers from Cincinnati, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and others before committing to Louisville.

Antonio Meeks

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Jan. 9, 2026
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound receiver spent the last two seasons with the Cardinals after transferring in from Tuskegee. After catching just three passes for 42 yards and a touchdown in four games back in 2024, he took a step forward this past season. Playing in all 13 games with three starts, Meeks caught 17 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown.

Meeks had a productive two-year run with the Golden Tigers, who operate at the Division II level, hauling in 74 catches for 1,437 yards and 11 touchdowns during his time there. The Las Vegas native caught 31 passes for 692 yards and six touchdowns as a true freshman in 2022, then logged 43 receptions for 745 yards and five score as a sophomore in 2023.

Brock Coffman

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Jan. 12, 2026
Transfer Destination: Kentucky

Coffman originally committed to Louisville a little over a year ago, flipping from Ohio and signing during the early signing period. As a true freshman this past season, the 6-foot-0, 180-pound receiver saw action in four games, but played six total snaps.

Coming out of high school, the Lexington (Ky.) Sayre School product was an electric pass catcher. As a senior, he caught 89 receptions for 1,387 yards and 24 touchdowns, the latter of which led the state. He also excelled on the defensive side of the ball at defensive back, logging 67 tackles five interceptions and four tackles. The two-way star helped guide Sayre to an undefeated record and KHSAA Class 1A championship

C.J. May

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Jan. 13, 2026
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 6-foot-4, 225-pound edge rusher was Louisville's highest-ranked prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, however, he did not make an appearance in his true freshman campaign this past season. With players like Clev Lubin, Wesley Bailey, A.J. Green and others in front of him, it made the path to playing time difficult.

May was regarded as a four-star prospect by two of the three major recruiting services, and came in as the No. 487 prospect in the cycle, per the 247Sports Composite. He chose UofL over Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and others.

Jordan Church

Position: Offensive Guard
Transfer Date: Jan. 14, 2026
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 6-foot-4, 310-pound right guard put together a good campaign this past season. Playing in all 13 games while starting four, he allowed just one sack and 12 total pressures across 286 pass blocking snaps and 514 total blocking snaps overall.

Church joined Louisville last offseason as a transfer from FAU, where he spent the first two years of his collegiate career. After redshirting his true freshman campaign, he was elevated to starter in 2024, giving up just three sacks and 15 total pressures in 404 pass block snaps and 739 blocking snaps overall.

Jamarice Wilder

Position: Running Back
Transfer Date: Jan. 15, 2026
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 5-foot-9, 180-pound running back was a late addition to Louisville's 2025 high school recruiting class, flipping from James Madison back in October of 2024. However, an ankle injury sidelined him for the majority of his true freshman season, and he only logged four rushes for 15 yards in the Cardinals' game against Bowling Green.

Wilder had an extremely efficient senior campaign at Venice (Fla.) HS. In 13 games tracked by MaxPreps, he ran for 1,919 yards and 28 touchdowns on only 192 carries. In his four-year high school career with the Indians, he ran for an absurd 4,535 yards and 71 touchdowns, including a 1,271-yard and 25-touchdown showing in 14 games as a junior last season.