Analysis of Louisville Football Roster Changes Ahead of Second Season Under Coach Jeff Brohm
The University of Louisville football team is gearing up for their second fall camp under head coach Jeff Brohm, with the start just around the corner. After an impressive first season where the Cardinals went 10-4 and made it to the ACC Championship Game, there have been significant changes to the roster during the offseason.
With a full roster of 85 scholarship players, including 14 freshman scholarship players and 27 transfers, the Cardinals are ready to kick off their fall camp later this month. The team is set to open their season on Aug. 31 against Austin Peay.
247 Sports has been analyzing the roster changes across college football, with the transfer portal contributing to higher turnover rates. In Brohm’s first season, the team had 48.2 percent of newcomers among scholarship players, and this trend continues into the upcoming season.
The Cardinals have added a total of 41 new scholarship players, making up 48.2% of the roster. The recruiting class includes standout players like three-star quarterback Deuce Adams and running back Isaac Brown. Additionally, the team has brought in a significant number of transfers, with 27 players joining the program.
On the flip side, the team has seen departures due to graduates and NFL signings, with 17 players moving on. The team had four players drafted into the NFL, including key playmakers like running back Jawhar Jordan and cornerback Storm Duck.
The Cardinals have also had 24 players transfer out of the program, leaving some gaps that the coaching staff has worked to fill with the influx of new talent. Despite the changes, Coach Brohm and his team are gearing up for an exciting season ahead, with high expectations for the upcoming fall camp.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Cardinals prepare to hit the field for another exciting season under Coach Brohm’s leadership.