2026 SEASON
Louisville
ACC
Louisville added 34 players and lost 30 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +4.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Louisville players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the Louisville players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Dillon Smith (DL, 57), Caleb Matelau (LB, 57), and Jimmy Williams, III (OL, 48). The roster average is 16.0 across 105 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Louisville gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Louisville has added 34 players and lost 30 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +4.
- Who is Louisville's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Lincoln Kienholz (QB, from Ohio State) at $2.8 million.
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Incoming Transfers
34
Outgoing Transfers
30
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL | 3 | 5 | +$3.1M |
| QB | 3 | 2 | +$2.9M |
| DL | 5 | 6 | +$2.3M |
| DB | 5 | 7 | +$1.5M |
| WR | 2 | 6 | +$1.5M |
| LB | 1 | 2 | +$292K |
| RB | 4 | 1 | -$237K |
| ST | 2 | 3 | -$215K |
| Other | 2 | 0 | -$205K |
| TE | 3 | 2 | +$33K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
16/100
DefenseAverage TVS
16/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
17/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Dillon Smith DLVery high
100th
Caleb Matelau LBVery high
100th
Jimmy Williams, III OLHigh
99th
Trent Carter LBHigh
98th
Eric Hazzard DLHigh
97th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
24-11Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Jeff BrohmHead Coach
- Brian BrohmOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
- Steve EllisCo-Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks
- Mark IveyCo-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line
- Karl MaslowskiSpecial Teams Coordinator/Asst. Linebackers
- Jontavius MorrisDefensive Tackles
- Adam MuellerLinebackers
- Dale WilliamsOffensive Line
- Chris BarclayRunning Backs/Run Game Coordinator
- Brandon SharpSafeties
- Paul PetrinoTight Ends
- Deion BranchWide Receivers
- Brison ManorAssistant Strength Coach
- Clarence YanceyAssistant Strength Coach
- Geoff StanfordAssistant Strength Coach
- Domenic RenoHead Strength Coach
2026 Recruiting Class
15 commits#268
Jaydin BroadnaxCB
Boca Raton, FL
#336
Julius MilesWR
Freeport, FL
#372
Briggs CherryQB
Chattanooga, TN
#447
Jarvis StricklandOT
Paducah, KY
#474
Payton CookWR
Akron, OH
#819
Marlon HarbinATH
Louisville, KY
#1158
Bryten CloseOT
Campbellsville, KY
#1158
Gavin WaddellWR
Rolesville, NC
#1320
Sam DawsonDL
Crestwood, KY
#1320
Kris BrunsonCB
Snellville, GA
#1396
Benjamin CorheiOT
Valdosta, GA
#1465
Brady BallartLB
Aurora, IN
#1838
Jon AdamsLB
Chiefland, FL
#1871
Max MerzIOL
Fort Thomas, KY
#2162
Isaiah JacksonATH
Mount Vernon, KY
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
106 of 106High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
