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Louisville football announced the signing of 24 of its 26 incoming transfers last week, all of whom will be participating in spring practices.
The other two — tight end Mark Redman and defensive lineman Thor Griffith — are expected to join the program in the summer. That gives the Cardinals six offensive linemen, three wide receivers, two tight ends, two running backs and one quarterback to work with during the spring.
Many of the new players come from Power Five programs and were starters at their previous schools, giving Louisville an instant boost of experience and talent for Year 2 under coach Jeff Brohm.
Spring football will provide a first look at how Brohm can, once again, blend a large incoming group of transfers with returning talent. This time, the returning players bring experience in Brohm’s system and with his coaching staff.
Defensive lineman Ashton Gillotte, cornerback Quincy Riley and offensive lineman Renato Brown, who is expected to be returning after a season-ending injury against Pitt on Oct. 14, are among the players who can help provide insight and leadership for the new additions, many of whom will be called upon to fill vacant starting roles.
Here are five Louisville transfers who could make an instant impact:
Izayah Cummings, TE
Kentucky’s Izayah Cumming celebrates scoring against Tennessee on Nov. 6, 202.
Cummings has the experience to be a key part of Louisville’s offense. Though he didn’t see the field much over the last two seasons, he was a skilled blocker for Kentucky. Last season, he had the seventh-highest pass blocking grade (66.8) on the team, which was also second-best among non-offensive linemen.
Cummings, who was recruited by Brohm while he was at Male High School, averaged 13.9 yards per catch, totaling 195 yards on 14 catches with the sixth-best receiving grade (63.7) over 13…
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Author : The Courier Journal
Publish date : 2024-01-24 10:31:22
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