Louisville Cardinals Football

HEIGHT: 6'3"

WEIGHT: 264

HAND: 8⅛”

ARM: 31⅞” 

WINGSPAN: 78⅝”

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40-YARD DASH: 4.63

VERTICAL: 36.5"

BROAD: 10'0"

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POSITIVES

— Good size and a thick build for an NFL defensive end.

— Impressive power as a pass-rusher, he can collapse the pocket as a bull rusher against offensive tackles and guards and has a solid long-arm move.

— Has flashed a decent swim move.

— Strong and physical at the point of attack while also taking on blocks with solid pad level to help set the edge against the run.

— Recognizes when he's unblocked as a run defender and doesn't fly too far up the field, stays close to the heel line.

— High motor effort player.

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NEGATIVES

— Not quick-twitched or very explosive, lacks explosiveness off the line of scrimmage to win with speed.

— Pass-rush repertoire is limited to strength and power due to sub-par athleticism.

— A little stiff and tight in the hips to bend at the top of the rush.

— Will lose contain against athletic quarterbacks.

— Below-average at getting off blocks as a run defender, lacks violence to shed and needs to develop a move to escape.

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NOTES

— 3-star recruit in the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— No major injuries

— 2023: First-Team All-ACC, Second-Team All-American

— 2022: Honorable Mention All-ACC

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OVERALL

Ashton Gillotte has impressive strength to be a good power rusher at the next level.

With a teach-tape material bull-rush, using good pad level, tight hands and keeping his feet moving through contact, Gillotte has shown the ability to collapse the pocket against offensive tackles and guards in college. That gives him some position versatility on third downs at the next level.

The Cardinal has also shown a good counter move off his bull rush by selling the bull and working around the edge with a rip move to keep offensive tackles honest. Additionally, he has a solid long arm and has flashed the ability to win with an arm-over move.

However, Gillotte isn't quick-twitched or very explosive. That limits his ability to win with finesse moves and he lacks acceleration off the line of scrimmage to beat tackles with speed around the edge, though he did post a good 40-yard dash time at Louisville's pro day. He also isn't bendy to turn tight corners at the top of the rush. Additionally, he will lose contain against athletic quarterbacks.

As a run defender, the Louisville product strength shows up at the point of attack. He has pop in his hands and takes on blocks with solid pad level to help set the edge. Also, he's disciplined and doesn't fly too far up the field when unblocked, staying close to the line of scrimmage to help make tackles from the backside of zone runs.

Overall, Gillotte is a solid prospect who can develop into a starting defensive end and would be best as a 4i- or 4-technique in even fronts. He could play as a 5-technique in even fronts if needed, but he would be a liability against scrambling quarterbacks. However, his alignment versatility will help him stay on the field on third downs if a team has an athletic pass-rush specialist off the bench.

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GRADE: 6.8 (Potential Role Player — 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 134

POSITION RANK: EDGE16

PRO COMPARISON: DeMarcus Walker

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

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Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.

HEIGHT: 5'11"

WEIGHT: 194

HAND: 8½”

ARM: 31"

WINGSPAN: 75"

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40-YARD DASH: 4.48

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POSITIVES

— Fluid athlete with good size and filled out frame. Very good athleticism and body control.

— Flashes the ideal twitch and bursts out of his breaks. Shows the ability to transition and get a jump on the ball.

— Great ball skills, awareness, and timing to compete with receivers. Very good at locating the ball and high pointing.

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NEGATIVES

— One-speed runner with limited top-end speed. Lacks the recovery speed necessary when out of position.

— Below average vision in zone coverage. He can get pulled out of position and struggles to play multiple threats in his zone.

— Inconsistent breaking and transitioning. Hops into breaks and can be slow to react to what he sees.

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NOTES

— Born May 26, 2001

— 3-star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247Sports

— 2022: Transfer from Middle Tennessee to Louisville

— 2021: First Team All-Conference USA

— 2020: Conference USA All-Freshman Team

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OVERALL

Quincy Riley is a fluid and athletic cornerback with a good blend of size, body control, and twitch. His ball skills and awareness allow him to compete effectively with receivers, but he has room for improvement in zone coverage and consistency in his reactions.

Riley shines when competing for the ball, using his timing, ball skills, and athleticism to high-point throws. He shows quickness and burst out of breaks, but his one-speed running limits his recovery ability when out of position. He has a tendency to hop into transitions, leading to slower reactions and occasional separation by receivers. In zone, he struggles to handle multiple threats and is sometimes caught out of position.

Riley provides minimal impact in run support, largely due to his scheme responsibilities. While he supports the run well from a positioning standpoint, he isn't often in the mix for tackles, which makes his impact against the run somewhat limited.

Quincy Riley projects as a mid-round pick with the potential to develop into a starter later in his career. His athleticism and ball skills give him a strong foundation, but he must improve his speed, reaction times, and zone coverage awareness to make a consistent impact at the next level.

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GRADE: 7.1 (High-Level Backup/ Potential Starter — 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 97

POSITION RANK: CB13

PRO COMPARISON: Coby Bryant

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

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Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.

Baby Gronk's quest to commit to every FBS football program on the planet continued Saturday, as the social media star committed to Louisville.

BABY GRONK FLIPS TO LOUISVILLE pic.twitter.com/cayr6GKZkD

— BABY GRONK (@BabyGronk5) June 9, 2024

Of course, this is just another commitment that ultimately means nothing. Born Madden San Miguel, Baby Gronk is an 11-year-old child who is a half-decade away from even being able to speak with schools in an official capacity.

That has not stopped his father, Jake, who runs the Baby Gronk's social media pages, from churning out a series of posts aimed at gaining media traction. Just yesterday alone, Baby Gronk "committed" to both Louisville and Kentucky, and he's announced commitments to at least one different school every day in the month of June.

The Baby Gronk brand has generated hundreds of thousands of followers since shooting to fame last year, so there's likely a financial component to the unending posts. But if the long-term goal is to land a football scholarship, this isn't helping. The barrage of posts also isn't a particularly strong social media strategy, as the majority of the replies under the posts feature users calling out Jake San Miguel for the constant flip-flopping.

However, if you are somehow deeply invested in the Baby Gronk brand, this must be quite an exciting time.

HEIGHT: 5'10"

WEIGHT: 193

HAND: 8½"

ARM: 30⅛"

WINGSPAN: 71"

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40-YARD DASH: 4.56

3-CONE: N/A

SHUTTLE: N/A

VERTICAL: N/A

BROAD: N/A

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POSITIVES

— Good command as a runner. Smart, confident decision-maker with a downhill running style.

— Good pace and footwork as a runner. Smooth transitions between rushing lanes.

— Above-average pass protector. Shows impressive eyes and energy.

— Possesses kick return ability. Two touchdowns on 26 attempts in college.

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NEGATIVES

— Small frame. Not built to be a lead back.

— Runs hard for his size, but does not have the size and strength to break tackles or move piles consistently.

— Middling explosive ability in the open field. Limited one-cut ability to make defenders miss.

— Average speed, which is a negative considering his size.

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2023 STATISTICS

— 13 G, 181 ATT, 1,128 YDS (6.2 AVG), 13 TD; 21 REC, 246 YDS (11.7 AVG), 1 TD

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NOTES

— Born Aug. 18, 1999

— 3-star recruit in Syracuse's 2018 class, per 247Sports

— Transferred from Syracuse to Louisville in 2021

— 2023 first-team All-ACC

— Minor hamstring issue in 2023

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OVERALL

Jawhar Jordan lacks the size and high-end athleticism of a starting NFL running back, but he brings a lot of valuable skills to the table.

At 5'10" and 193 pounds, Jordan is not an imposing player. He isn't going to run anybody over or move the pile. At the same time, Jordan runs hard for his size. He at least makes defenders work for it and will occasionally slip out of loose tackle attempts.

Jordan is not overwhelming athletically, either. Although Jordan's speed is adequate and he made some breakaway runs, he doesn't have the ideal juice for a smaller back. Jordan also isn't very explosive. He does not have the one-cut ability in space to make defenders miss on a consistent basis.

Jordan instead wins with vision and command as a runner. His feet are quick yet always under control. There's a gracefulness to the way Jordan can weave between rushing lanes and adjust to whatever pops up in front of him.

Better yet, Jordan anticipates those issues well. His vision is fantastic. He understands how to read the leverage of blocks and press the line of scrimmage until the last possible moment before making a cut. Jordan is also an incredibly confident runner. Rarely does he get stuck fiddling around behind the line.

On third downs, Jordan is not overwhelming, but he gets the job done. While Jordan lacks the size to win every pass-pro rep, he has the eyes and want-to at least to be in the right spot. Jordan is also a useful pass-catcher. Not only is he good underneath, but he can be sparingly used down the field and from the slot.

Jordan is a good rotational player to have. His vision, footwork and third-down capabilities give him a high floor with many use cases. Jordan's lack of size and serious explosive ability will limit his ceiling, but that shouldn't stop him from being a useful NFL player.

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GRADE: 5.9 (Backup/Draftable — 6th/7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 177

POSITION RANK: RB12

PRO COMPARISON: Kyren Williams

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Derrik Klassen

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HEIGHT: 5'10⅝"

WEIGHT: 183

HAND: 8¾"

ARM: 31¾"

WINGSPAN: 75⅞"

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POSITIVES

— Good lateral movement skills in press. Does a very good job of using his hands and keeping his position, making it hard for receivers to work downfield.

— Best when not threatened deep. Is able to play from being flat-footed or a slow backpedal where he can quickly break forward.

— Aggressive defender when identifying screens and the run. Shows physicality when taking on blocks.

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NEGATIVES

— Above-average speed helps him do a good job with short or crossing routes, but he lacks the top-end speed to run downfield. Often allows separation to some faster receivers.

— Slower transitions in off coverage. Jumps into breaks and shows some wasted steps out of breaks.

— Panics at times with the ball in the air. Struggles to get head around and locate the ball. Can get disconnected and allow separation downfield.

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2023 STATISTICS

— 11 G, 30 TOT, 1 TFL, 1 FR, 1 INT, 6 PD

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NOTES

— 26 career starts

— 3-star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247Sports

— 2022 transfer from Florida State

— Reese's Senior Bowl Invite

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OVERALL

Jarvis Brownlee Jr. is a scrappy defender with multiple seasons of starting experience. Brownlee started at cornerback for Florida State in 2021 before transferring to Louisville in 2022. He has shown the ability to play both outside and as a slot defender.

Brownlee lacks the ideal length and size to be an outside cornerback, but he has the aggressiveness and tenacity to compete. Best as a zone defender, he does a great job of playing with leverage and route recognition. His vision and awareness are his top skill sets, which help him play the quarterback's eyes and react to the ball in air.

Brownlee does a very good job of showing off his lateral movement in press coverage, where he is quick to get in position and uses his hands to control and make it difficult for receivers to work downfield. When in off coverage, he often shows slow and choppy transitions with his footwork. Brownlee lacks the top-end and recovery speed to carry receivers deep.

Brownlee is an ultra-aggressive run defender who quickly triggers to what he sees and uses his hands to take on blocks. His lack of size makes it difficult for him to disengage from blocks at times, though. He does a good job of closing the ground and striking ball-carriers, although he is inconsistent with his tackle security.

Brownlee has plenty of collegiate experience, but he lacks the ideal size and speed for a starting NFL cornerback. He projects as a late-round prospect who will likely be a backup throughout this NFL career, although he has shown the ability to be a nickel corner.

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GRADE: 5.9 (Backup/Draftable — 7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 173

POSITION RANK: CB24

PRO COMPARISON: Jimmy Moreland

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

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HEIGHT: 6'0"

WEIGHT: 188

HAND: 8⅝"

ARM: 31"

WINGSPAN: 74½"

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40-YARD DASH: 4.46

3-CONE: 7.16

SHUTTLE:

VERTICAL: 34"

BROAD: 10'0"

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POSITIVES

— Good flexibility and change of direction. Smooth, easy mover.

— Above-average foot quickness and ability to change speeds throughout his route.

— Above-average route technician. Shows ability to change releases.

— Above-average ability to find throws outside his frame or go to the ground for the ball.

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NEGATIVES

— Below-average size and play strength. Skinny build.

— Below-average ability to handle contact. Loses speed when DBs get hands-on; struggles to play ball in the air.

— Below-average acceleration and average speed. Mildly concerning for someone who also lacks size.

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2023 STATISTICS

— 12 G, 63 REC, 858 YDS (13.6 AVG), 6 TD

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NOTES

— Born Dec. 19, 2000

— 3-star recruit in Georgia State's 2019 class, per 247Sports

— Transferred from Georgia State to Louisville in 2023

— 24 career starts

— 2022 first-team All-Sun Belt

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OVERALL

Jamari Thrash is a polished, reliable receiver who may lack the athletic tools to thrive in the NFL.

A majority of Thrash's best traits show up in his route running. He's a smooth mover. Whether it's widening his stem without losing speed or sinking his hips to get through a route break, Thrash can weave through coverage and change directions with ease.

Thrash also has quick feet and the ability to throttle down on routes in a hurry. Sharp routes such as curls, digs, and comebacks are where he can really show out.

All of that shows up at the line of scrimmage as well. Thrash can struggle when outmuscled, but he does well to change his releases and buy himself space immediately.

However, Thrash does not have a dominant athletic trait. He is a little slow to hit top gear for a player his size, and his long speed is about average. Thrash also isn't particularly explosive, which makes it difficult for him to make defenders miss in space or get vertical when the ball is in the air.

Thrash lacks size as well. He has enough height at 6'1", but he's a skinny receiver at only 185 pounds. That shows up most whenever defensive backs get hands on Thrash. He struggles to maintain speed through contact and does not do well to fight for the ball in traffic.

Thrash is a backup Z/slot in the NFL. His sharp route running and fairly reliable hands will give him a floor that coaches appreciate. With that said, Thrash may not ever have the pop in his game to blossom into a true impact player.

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GRADE: 6.9 (Potential Role Player/Contributor — 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 92

POSITION RANK: WR18

PRO COMPARISON: Ronnie Bell

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Derrik Klassen

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After spending the 2023 season at Oregon State, quarterback DJ Uiagalelei reportedly could be on the verge of a return to the ACC.

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the two schools that have emerged as Uiagalelei's top suitors are Florida State and Louisville. Mississippi State has also shown some interest. He has one more year of eligibility left after spending his first three seasons at Clemson.

Thamel described Uiagalelei as "one of the top quarterbacks available" in the transfer portal this year. Despite the reported interest from those three schools, he has no visits scheduled at the moment.

In his lone season with the Beavers, Uiagalelei threw for a career-high 2,638 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions for a passer rating of 145.0. He also added six rushing touchdowns as he led Oregon State to an 8-4 record. The team lost to Oregon in the Pac-12 title game and will face Notre Dame in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 29.

A 5-star recruit in the class of 2020, Uiagalelei began his career as the backup to star quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He made waves when he threw for 439 yards and two touchdowns against Notre Dame in his second career start when Lawrence was sidelined with COVID-19.

When he took over as Clemson's full-time starter in 2021, Uiagalelei struggled to find consistency and threw 10 interceptions against just nine touchdowns that season. He had a better showing in 2022 but was benched during the ACC Championship game in favor of Cade Klubnik, which led to his decision to transfer to Oregon State.

Uiagalelei is an experienced starter with a 30-10 career record, so he will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the team with whom he chooses to end his collegiate career in 2024.

Louisville Cardinals football players received a thank you video from local police on Thursday for coming "to the rescue" and helping to flip an overturned car that was involved in an accident near their home field at L&N Stadium this week.

The video posted by the Louisville Metro Police Department included a clip of at least five Cardinals players flipping the vehicle from the driver's side back onto its wheels:

UofL football players help during an injury accident. pic.twitter.com/6wd19IPCZ9

— LMPD (@LMPD) September 21, 2023

The video stated that the driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries in the accident but will be OK. The accident occurred on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Central and Floyd Avenues by the stadium's southeast corner.

The video didn't identify the football players involved in the rescue. Per ESPN, football spokesperson Rocco Gasparro said junior wide receiver Jadon Thompson, a Cincinnati transfer, was one of them.

The Cardinals have also had reasons to celebrate on the field as well. Louisville is off to a 3-0 start to the season for the first time since 2016, and the team has proved to be able to win in a variety of ways.

The Cardinals started the year with a comeback victory over Georgia Tech before blowing out Murray State 56-0 in Week 2. Last week, Louisville used a late goal-line stand to stave off a potential comeback by Indiana and secure the win.

Senior quarterback Jack Plummer has spearheaded the Cardinals' impressive start, throwing for 732 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions while completing 61.8 percent of his passes. Running back Jawhar Jordan (4) and receiver Jamari Thrash (5) have both reached the end zone at least four times.

Louisville will look to make it 4-0 when it faces Boston College on Saturday.

HEIGHT: 5'10"

WEIGHT: 181 lbs

HAND: 8 1/4''

ARM: 29 5/8''

WINGSPAN: 72 3/8"

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40-YARD DASH: 4.42

3-CONE: N/A

SHUTTLE: 4.21

VERTICAL: 34.5''

BROAD: 10'2"

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POSITIVES

— Very good change of direction and closing ability in coverage or in run game.

— Very good deep speed.

— Reactionary athleticism is above average with great ability to stop and go.

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NEGATIVES

— Undersized player who can get handled in run game while also allowing bigger receivers to use their size against him.

— Gets caught flat-footed in coverage at times.

— Inconsistent as a tackler. Can be reduced to arm tackles and getting overpowered by bigger receivers blocking him.

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2022 STATISTICS

— 12 G, 51 TOT (35 SOLO), 4 TFL, 1 INT, 1 SK, 4 PD, 1 FR, 2 TD

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NOTES

— DOB: 3/19/01

— 35 games started

— Tore ACL in 2021

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OVERALL

Kei'Trel Clark is an undersized cornerback who relies on his high-level athleticism to win battles in coverage. He has good deep speed that will translate to the NFL.

Clark is a wiry player with short-area quickness and agility that separates him from the other corners in this draft. Where he struggles is the physicality of the game and in matchups with large-bodied possession receivers.

In the pass game, Clark lacks strength and length in coverage, which results in minimal turnover opportunities. He struggles to slow down larger receivers at the line in press and will lose body positioning at the boundary or in the red zone. He tends to give up too much space in coverage and lacks the length to make up for that and make a play on the ball.

Clark relies on his active feet and closing speed in coverage against larger receivers. He has the ability to start and stop on a dime and can turn and run with good speed.

In the run game, Clark uses his quickness to close on the ball and get around blockers. He lacks the strength to beat larger receiver blockers and consistently is driven back.

Clark is an average tackler, relying on weak arm tackles in the open field that are easily broken. He puts himself in good run-game positioning using his quickness, but he finished the 2022 season with missed opportunities for tackles for loss due to his inability to wrap up or hit with power.

Clark would fit best at nickel in the NFL, covering the slot and locking down speedy receivers. He will struggle to cover larger-body possession or boundary receivers and tight ends. As the third corner on a team, Clark can match up against most teams' slot and deep-ball receivers.

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GRADE: 5.9 (Backup or Draftable/Rounds 6-7)

OVERALL RANK: 192

POSITION RANK: CB27

PRO COMPARISON: Avonte Maddox

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings