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
2027 Recruiting Class
18 commits#3
D'Angelo WhiteTE-Y
Cleveland, OH
#12
A.J. TillmanATH
Lithonia, GA
#13
Xavier RaticaTE-Y
West Chester, OH
#23
Ja'Hyde BrownWR
Louisville, KY
#25
Keontay ToomerS
Indianapolis, IN
#30
Dre'Mail CarothersQB-PP
Owensboro, KY
#43
Kadin FifeDT
Centre, AL
#43
Kyson MallardOG
Albany, GA
#47
Josiah PounceyOLB
Cincinnati, OH
#50
Kaleb ExumeDT
Sarasota, FL
#57
Jordan HaskinsS
Lexington, KY
#60
Jesiah FieldsDE
Charlotte, NC
#61
Justice HardyRB
West Lawn, PA
#70
Cornelius Tims IIIDT
Fort Myers, FL
#75
Rome EwellOLB
Springtown, TX
#92
Munir LewisDE
Lyndhurst, OH
#103
Darrian TomlinOLB
Versailles, KY
#122
Micah NewsomeOLB
Louisville, KY
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
106 of 106High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
