Louisville Football 2022-23 Transfer Tracker

Tracking who is transferring out of the Louisville football program during the 2022-23 academic year, and who is transferring in.

Matthew McGavic | Nov 30, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - After concluding the 2022 season with an 8-5 record, the Louisville football program - on top of signing their 2023 recruiting class and preparing for the Jeff Brohm era - now has the task of navigating the transfer portal. In this day and age of the one-time transfer rule and NIL, the Cardinals are expected to see a ton of movement between players leaving and players opting to join the program.

This post will be consistently updated when either a current Louisville players enters the portal, or the Cardinals land a player via the portal. Bookmark this page for future reference.

*Editor's Note: Cornerback Derrick Edwards III and linebacker Benjamin Perry withdrew their names from the portal and are back at Louisville.

Transferring Out (23)

Nicario Harper

Position: Safety
Transfer Date: Oct. 20, 2022

Harper played in five of Louisville's first six games of the season, but only saw action on 38 total snaps. He got bumped down to their No. 3 free safety on their depth chart for the Pitt game, behind Kenderick Duncan and M.J. Griffin, leading to his transfer.

The 6-foot-1, 203-pound junior defensive back came over from Jacksonville State, and was one of the top players in all of FCS football. During the 2020-21 season, he was phenomenal on the back end, logging a team-high 92 tackles (46 solo), three interceptions and 2.5 tackles for loss. He was named a First Team AP FCS All-American for his efforts.

An injury limited the Atlanta, Ga. native last fall for the 2021 season, but he still was named the the All-ASUN Team. He tallied 54 tackles (23 solo), two interceptions and 2.5 tackles for loss. Prior to his two years with the Gamecocks, he spent his first two years in college with Southern Miss.

Trevion Cooley

Position: Running Back
Transfer Date: Nov. 27, 2022

Cooley's addition to the portal is not one that comes as much of a surprise. The 5-foot-10, 211-pound back did not see any action in Louisville last four games of the season, and had even been recently removed from the Cardinals' online roster. Playing in seven games, Cooley finished the season as Louisville's fourth-leading rusher with 284 yards and a pair of touchdowns, as well as nine catches for 66 yards and a touchdown.

The Knightdale, N.C. native made waves in 2021 as a true freshman. As the backup to Jalen Mitchell at running back, Cooley still managed to tally 431 rushing yards and a touchdown, while also catching 12 passes out of the backfield for 173 yards and two touchdowns.

Caleb Banks

Position: Defensive Lineman
Transfer Date: Nov. 27, 2022

Banks joined Louisville as part of their 2021 recruiting class, but did not see the field much during his two seasons as a Cardinal. During his true freshman campaign, the 6-foot-7, 300-pound nose tackle played just nine total snaps across the Syracuse and Kentucky games.

This season, the Southfield, Mich. native's role on the defense only increased marginally. He did see action in seven games, but played just 38 total snaps, with 26 of them coming against USF and Wake Forest. He tallied one assisted tackle against the Bulls, then had a sack and forced fumble on quarterback Sam Hartman against the Demon Deacons.

Jalen Mitchell

Position: Running Back
Transfer Date: Nov. 28, 2022

Like with Cooley, Mitchell's addition to the portal is not one that comes as much of a surprise. The 5-foot-10, 214-pound back struggled to stay healthy after suffering a leg injury in the second game of the year against UCF, and wound up buried on the depth chart as a result. He would end up seeing action in just five games, rushing only 10 times for 48 yards.

The season before in 2021, Mitchell was Louisville's lead back, playing in every regular season game and rushing for 722 yards and five touchdown, which was first on the team among running backs. The Rockledge, Fla. native only missed the First Responder Bowl against Air Force due to COVID-19.

Max Cabana

Position: Offensive Guard
Transfer Date: Dec. 2, 2022

Cabana joined Louisville as part of their 2022 recruiting class, but did not play a single snap for the Cardinals during his true freshman campaign. Originally a native of Quebec, Canada who grew up playing ice hockey, Cabana and his family moved to Massachusetts so that he could shift his focus to football. The 6-foot-6, 297-pound offensive guard played for Easthampton (Mass.) Williston Northhampton School, and was ranked as the No. 1,435 prospect in the class coming out of high school.

Henry Bryant

Position: Nose Tackle
Transfer Date: Dec. 6, 2022

Bryant saw minimal on-field action. The 5-foot-11, 277-pound nose tackle didn't make a single appearance during his first season with the program in 2020, then had a slight role on special teams in 2021, seeing 69 total snaps across 11 games while, defensively, logging one tackle in four games. This past season, he had no special teams role, and played 15 total snap between the games vs. USF and Wake Forest, logging a single tackle against the Demon Deacons.

Zach Edwards

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Dec. 6, 2022

Edwards served exclusively as a rotational piece for Louisville since his arrival in 2019. This season, the 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive end saw action in nine games, tallying just three total tackles - one at Syracuse and two vs. USF. The Starkville, Miss native finishes his Cardinals career with six tackles (three solo) and half a tackle for loss in 20 games.

Luke Kandra

Position: Offensive Guard
Transfer Date: Dec. 7, 2022

The 6-foot-4, 314-pound Kandra was a key part of Louisville's offensive line rotation this past season. While an ankle injury limited the sophomore to just eight games, that also came with a pair of starts against Pitt and Kentucky. The Cincinnati, Ohio native was the third-highest rated lineman on the roster according to Pro Football Focus, sporting a grade of 72.3.

Rance Conner

Position: Cornerback
Transfer Date: Dec. 7, 2022

Conner saw little time during his two seasons at Louisville. The a 5-foot-10 and 186-pound redshirt freshman played 41 snaps in six games this season, tallying a tackle against UCF, and interception against Florida State and a fumble recovery against Boston College. The Miami, Fla. native played just two snaps during the 2021 regular season, but saw a significant role in the First Responder Bowl against Air Force, logging four tackles on 43 snaps.

Dorian Jones

Position: Middle Linebacker
Transfer Date: Dec. 12, 2022

Over the last two seasons, the 6-foot, 236-pound Jones has been a key component of Louisville's middle linebacker rotation. As the primary backup to Montgomery in 2022, Jones played in all 12 games this season, plus a start against USF. He logged 33 total tackles (19 solo), 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble.

With Montgomery suffering a torn ACL early in the 2021 season, it was Jones who was thrust into his starting role down the second half of the season. Seeing action in 11 games and starting the final six games of the year, the Plantation, Fla. native tallied 48 total tackles (19 solo), 4.0 tackles for loss, a sack and a fumble recovery. He finishes his Cardinals career with 89 total tackles (41 solo), 10.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

Mark Vassett

Position: Punter
Transfer Date: Dec. 19, 2022

The 6-foot-4, 220-pound punter had a tremendous sophomore campaign for the Cardinals. His 44.6 yards per punt not only ranked 18th in FBS, but it set a new single-season school record (minimum 25 punts), breaking Mason King's previous best of 43.9 yards per punt. Of his 52 total punts, 10 of them traveled over 50 yards and 19 were caught inside the 20-yard line. He was named an All-ACC honorable mention for his efforts.

Joining the program prior to the 2021 season, the 26-year-old from Melbourne, Australia played in all 26 games, and departs the Cardinals as statistically one of the best punters in school history. His 43.2 yard average is a Louisville career record for players with at least 100 punts, breaking another Mason King record at 42.5 yards per punt.

Allen Smith

Position: Inside Linebacker
Transfer Date: Dec. 19, 2022

Smith played almost exclusively on special teams during his time with the Cardinals, and saw a minimal role on defense. This season, the 6-foot-2, 228-pound inside linebacker played just 10 combined snaps on defense across the games against USF, Wake Forest and Cincinnati; compared to 99 snaps on special teams during every regular season game. He only logged one solo tackle against Kentucky this season. He concludes his Cardinals career with three tackles (one solo), and half a sack against Syracuse in 2021.

Dee Wiggins

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Jan. 7, 2023

The 6-foot-3, 195-pound receiver was expected to play a major role in the Cardinals' passing game after transferring in from Miami, but missed most of the 2022 season after suffering a season-ending foot injury in the third game of the year against Florida State. He started each of the first three games of the season for the Cardinals, logging four receptions for 67 yards.

Wiggins spent the first four years of his collegiate career at Miami. He played in four games during the 2021 season for the Hurricanes, but during his sophomore and junior seasons, he was much more impactful. The Miami native had 20 receptions for 335 yards and four touchdowns in 2019, then followed that up with 31 receptions for 358 yards and three touchdowns in 2020. Wiggins had 62 receptions for 791 yards and seven touchdowns in 40 career games with the Canes.

Monty Montgomery

Position: Middle Linebacker
Transfer Date: Jan. 16, 2023

This season, the 5-foot-11 and 220-pound linebacker was a key component in Louisville's success in the front seven. Playing in all 13 games with 12 starts, Montgomery collected the second-most tackles on the team with 70, the third-most tackles for loss at 11.0, tied Ashton Gillotte for the third-most sacks with 6.0, and tied Yasir Abdullah for the most forced fumbles with four. He also tallied five quarterback hurries and snagged two interceptions.

Over the past four seasons, the Norcross, Ga. native has been one of Louisville's top sack artists and overall defensive assets. Joining the program in 2019 after spending a season in the JUCO ranks at Hutchinson Community College, he finishes his Cardinals career with 160 total tackles (96 solo), 23.5 tackles for loss, 15.0 sacks, seven forced fumbles, seven pass deflections and three interceptions in 39 games.

Braden Smith

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Jan. 30, 2023

The 5-foot-10, 185-pound wideout found himself buried beneath Tyler Hudson and Ahmari Huggins-Bruce in terms of production, he was still a regular contributor amongst Louisville's wide receiver corps this past season. He finished with 21 receptions for 215 yards - both of which was fourth on the team - and one receiving touchdown. A staple for the Cardinals in terms of trick plays, he also completed six of his nine pass attempts for 146 yards and a touchdown against then-No. 10 Wake Forest.

The Flowood, Miss. native came to Louisville in 2020 as a JUCO transfer from Northwest Mississippi Community College. He entered the 2021 season as a starter, but only played in four games after suffering a season-ending knee injury before halftime of Louisville's game at Florida State. He finishes his Cardinals career with 59 receptions for 653 yards and two touchdowns in 29 games.

Chance Morrow

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Apr. 25, 2023

Morrow joined Louisville as part of their 2022 recruiting class, and redshirted his first and only season on campus. Though allotted four games while preserving his redshirt, he did not play a single snap for the Cardinals on offense or special teams.

Coming out of Charlotte (N.C.) West Charlotte, the 6-foot-6, 195-pound receiver was ranked as the No. 872 prospect in the 2022 cycle by the 247Sports Composite. He also held offers from Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oklahoma.

James Turner

Position: Placekicker
Transfer Date: Apr. 25, 2023

Turner is coming off of one of the best seasons in school history by a placekicker. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound special teamer was 20-for-22 on field goal attempts in 2022, while also connecting on 38 point-after attempts to earn an All-ACC honorable mention.

His 20 made field goals was good for second-most in a single season at Louisville, trailing only Art Carmody's 21 in 2006. His 90.9 field goal percentage set the new UofL single-season record, and his 98 points by kicking were the sixth-most in a season.

Dez Melton

Position: Tight End
Transfer Date: Apr. 25, 2023

The Saline, Mich. native joined the Cardinals in 2019, and had been their starting kicker for the past three seasons. Over 42 games played, Turner went 47-for-59 on field and connected with 124 point-after attempts.

Melton was used primarily as a blocker in former head coach Scott Satterfield's offensive scheme, and had a minimal role in the passing game, and offense overall. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound tight end appeared in 12 of Louisville's 13 games last season, but logged only an eight-yard reception against UCF, and played just 83 offensive snaps total.

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Khalib Johnson

Position: Quarterback
Transfer Date: Apr. 25, 2023

Johnson was an early enrollee for Louisville last offseason, but an injury that spring limited him. He was eventually buried on the depth chart last fall in part because of it, and never played a single snap. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound signal caller chose the Cardinals over Kansas, San Diego State, USF and others, and was ranked as the No. 721 prospect in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

Jeremiah Caldwell

Position: Safety
Transfer Date: Apr. 25, 2023

Caldwell was one of Louisville's higher-ranked commits in the 2022 cycle, coming in as the No. 402 prospect in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound safety had previously been committed to Kentucky before backing off that verbal pledge and picking the Cardinals over Michigan, Michigan State, Tennessee and others. He redshirted his first and only year at UofL, and didn't play a single snap.

Aaron Gunn

Position: Offensive Lineman
Transfer Date: Apr. 25, 2023

Gunn chose Louisville over Kentucky, Michigan State and West Virginia, and was regarded as the No. 784 prospect in the 2021 class according to the 247Sports Composite. He would redshirt his first season in 2021, while not seeing any action this past year.

Francis Sherman

Position: Tight End
Transfer Date: May 1, 2023

During his three years with the Cardinals, the 6-foot-3, 235-pound tight end served mainly as a reserve blocker in former head coach Scott Satterfield's scheme. He tallied one 13-yard reception in 2022, coming in the 34-33 loss at Boston College on Oct. 1. He played in all 13 games this past season, starting against both Syracuse and Virginia.

His only other receiving production came as a true freshman in 2020, when he caught three receptions for 19 yards and a four-yard touchdown in a 45-21 win over Wake Forest. In 35 career games and two starts, the Bay Village, Ohio native played 390 offensive snaps, with 320 of them coming as a pass or run blocker.

K.J. Cloyd

Position: Linebacker
Transfer Date: June 1, 2023

The 6-foot-2, 229-pound inside linebacker played in every one of Louisville's 12 games this season, but did not have a consistant role on the defense. Out of the 826 total defensive snaps by the Cardinals in the regular season, Cloyd played in just 140 them, with the games against USF and Wake Forest being the only times he played more than 20 snaps. He finished the year with 15 tackles (nine solo), two quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery.

Cloyd originally joined Louisville in 2020 as a JUCO transfer from Jones College in Ellisville, Miss., where he collected 46 tackles (16 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble in his lone season at the JUCO level. The Columbia, Miss. native finishes his Cardinals career with 40 tackles, 0.5 tackle for loss, two pass breakups, four quarterback hurries, and one fumble recovery in 36 games and one start against Virginia in 2021.

Transferring In (26)

Rodney McGraw

Position: Defensive End/Tackle
Previous School: Penn State
Transfer Date: Dec. 18, 2022

McGraw saw very little on-field action during his time as a Nittany Lion. After redshirting his true freshman season in 2021, the 6-foot-5, 263-pound lineman - who can play both on the edge and in the middle of the line - saw action in five games this season, but played just 12 defensive snaps and recorded only a single tackle on the year. The Elkhart, Ind. native is a former top-500 prospect in the Class of 2021, ranking as the No. 441 prospect in the nation.

Stephen Herron

Position: Defensive End
Previous School: Stanford
Transfer Date: Dec. 18, 2022

Herron was one of Stanford's best defensive players during the 2022 season. Starting all 12 games as a senior, the 6-foot-3, 237-pound edge rusher led the team in sacks with 5.5, while also logging 37 total tackles (17 solo), 6.5 tackles for loss, four quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles. He played a crucial role in Stanford's 16-14 road upset of then-No. 19 Notre Dame, logging two sacks and a forced fumble.

In four seasons and 30 total games out west with the Cardinal, the New Albany, Ind. native and Trinity HS alum collected 72 tackles (39 solo), 13.0 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks and three forced fumbles. The local product is a former four-star prospect, ranking as the No. 141 player in the Class of 2019.

Devin Neal

Position: Safety
Previous School: Baylor
Transfer Date: Dec. 19, 2022

Neal was a key part of Baylor's safety rotation in 2022. Playing in 11 games this season with seven starts, the 5-foot-11 and 201-pound safety logged 41 total tackles (31 solo), 2.0 tackles for loss, a sack, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a pass breakup. The lone game he did not play in was Baylor's regular season finale at Texas.

During his three seasons with the Bears, Neal collected 67 total tackles (50 solo), 3.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks, two picks, two forced fumbles and a pass breakup. A Lexington, Ky. native, he played his high school ball at Frederick Douglass, and was ranked as the No. 9 prospect in the state of Kentucky according to 247Sports.

Jadon Thompson

Position: Wide Receiver
Previous School: Cincinnati
Transfer Date: Dec. 21, 2022

Thompson had a consistant role during his three seasons with Cincinnati. Playing in all 12 regular season games with 10 starts this past season, the 6-foot-2 and 187-pound receiver finished as the Bearcats' third-leading pass catcher, hauling in 26 passes for 383 yards and a touchdown.

He concluded his UC career with 47 receptions for 659 yards and a touchdown across 25 games and 12 starts over three seasons. The Chicago native is also a former four-star prospect, coming in as the No. 357 player in the Class of 2020 according to the 247Sports Composite.

Jimmy Calloway

Position: Wide Receiver
Previous School: Tennessee
Transfer Date: Dec. 21, 2022

Calloway demonstrated flashes of potential during his time with the Volunteers, but never could get things going. This past season, the 6-foot and 190-pound receiver saw action in nine games, but played just 28 offensive snaps and only logged a pair of catches for 20 yards against Akron on Sept. 17. He was ejected from the game against the Zips for throwing punches, and did not see the field on offense for the rest of the year.

During his three seasons in Knoxville, Calloway collected only nine receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown in 2021 against Tennessee Tech. The Morrow, Ga. native is a former four-star prospect in the Class of 2020, ranking as high as the No. 146 prospect in the nation according to 247Sports.

Marquis Groves-Killebrew

Position: Cornerback
Previous School: Texas A&M
Transfer Date: Dec. 23, 2022

Due to suffering a torn ACL in the final regular season game of his high school career, Groves-Killebrew was only able to see the field twice during his true freshman season at Texas A&M. He played a combined 21 defensive snaps against Ole Miss on Oct. 29 and vs. Florida on Nov. 5, logging a pair of tackles for the Aggies in the process.

When healthy, the 6-foot, 180-pound defensive back has the potential to be an elite defender. Coming out of high school, he ranked as the No. 11 player in the state of Georgia, the No. 13 cornerback and No. 114 prospect in the Class of 2022. Despite playing his high school ball in the Peach State, he grew up in the city of Louisville.

Jack Plummer

Position: Quarterback
Previous School: California
Transfer Date: Dec. 28, 2022

The 6-foot-5, 215-pound signal caller transferred to Cal last offseason after starting his career at Purdue with now-Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm, and made the most of his fresh start. Starting all 12 games for the Golden Bears, he completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 3,095 yards, 21 touchdown passes and nine interception. His yardage mark was good for sixth-most in Cal history for a single season, and ranked No. 22 in FBS through the end of the regular season.

Making 17 total appearances with 13 starts in three years at Purdue, he completed 64.8 percent of his throws for 3,405 yards, 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. For his career, the Gilbert, Ariz. native has a completion rate of 63.7 percent, throwing for 6,500 yards and 47 touchdowns to 19 interceptions.

Kevin Coleman Jr.

Position: Wide Receiver
Previous School: Jackson State
Transfer Date: Jan. 5, 2023

While former No. 1 overall prospect Travis Hunter is usually who comes to mind when discussing Deion Sanders' recruiting success at Jackson State, Coleman was almost as big of a recruiting coup. Ranked as the No. 54 overall prospect in the Class of 2022, he spurned Miami and Florida State to join Sanders and the Tigers.

On top of that, the 5-foot-11, 170-pound slot receiver from St. Louis (Mo.) St. Mary's was impactful during his true freshman campaign, catching 32 passes for 475 yards and three receiving touchdowns, with his yardage mark being the third-most on the team. He capped off his lone season in Jackson, Miss. with a career performance against N.C. Central in the Celebration Bowl, logging seven receptions for 137 yards, including an 85-yard touchdown.

Gilbert Frierson

Position: Safety/Linebacker
Previous School: Miami
Transfer Date: Jan. 6, 2023

The 6-foot-1, 210-pound safety/linebacker hybrid saw action in 10 games this past season for the Hurricanes, but it was exclusively in a reserve role. He logged three tackles for the season, as well as a pick-six against Bethune-Cookman.

That being said, Frierson has shown in the past that he can be an impactful playmaker. He had his breakout season in 2020 when he started 11 games for the Canes, tallying 53 tackles (29 solo), 9.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and four pass deflections in the process. He followed that up with a 2021 campaign that featured 12 appearances and three starts, in which he finished with 41 tackles (24 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss and a sack.

A former top-200 prospect in the Class of 2018, the Coconut Grove, Fla. native redshirted his first season, then had a minimal role in 2019. In five years and 43 games with Miami, he collected 113 tackles (61 solo), 14.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, two interceptions and eight pass deflections.

Jamari Thrash

Position: Wide Receiver
Previous School: Georgia State
Transfer Date: Jan. 8, 2023

The 6-foot-0, 180-pound wideout was one of the most explosive players not only in the Sun Belt, but all of FBS football. Starting all 12 games, Thrash caught 61 receptions for 1,112 yards and seven touchdowns, with the yardage mark good for 13th nationally. He was named First-Team All-Sun Belt for his efforts.

His 18.39 yards per reception was good for 19th in the FBS, and third behind Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. and Tennessee's Jalin Hyatt among the 31 receivers with over 1,000 receiving yards. At the time of his commitment, Thrash was named the No. 14 best available transfer by The Athletic.

As you can imagine, Thrash had several standout performances in 2022. His best performance came on Sept. 17 against Charlotte when he caught 10 passes for 213 yards and a 73-yard touchdown. He also ended the season with three-straight 100-yard games, combining for 23 receptions for 467 yards and two touchdowns against ULM, James Madison and Marshall.

John Paul Flores

Position: Offensive Lineman
Previous School: Virginia
Transfer Date: Jan. 8, 2023

The 6-foot-4, 308-pound offensive guard/center was one of Virginia's top offensive lineman during their 2022 campaign, as he was the Cavaliers' second-highest rated offensive lineman behind Noah Josey with a grade of 60.6, according to Pro Football Focus. He started their first six games of the year at left guard, and even though an injury suffered against Louisville limited his play down the stretch, he still saw action in all 10 of UVA's games.

The Arlington, Tex. native spent the first four years of his collegiate career at Dartmouth as a left tackle, and he was one of the best linemen in the Ivy League. He started all 20 games for the Big Green in 2019 and 2021 (COVID-19 canceled the 2020 season), and was voted as a Second-Team All-Ivy League selection in 2021. That year, the Big Green rushed for 193.7 yards per game, and won back-to-back Ivy League championships.

Isaac Guerendo

Position: Running Back
Previous School: Wisconsin
Transfer Date: Jan. 10, 2023

While Guerendo was third on the depth chart behind Second-Team All-Big Ten selection Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi, the 6-foot-0, 223-pound all-purpose back still had a role in the Badgers' running back rotation. His 385 rushing yards were third on the team, his five rushing touchdowns were second only to Allen, and his 6.0 yards per carry led the trio.

Guerendo also was a regular contributor in the passing game, leading all Badgers running backs in receiving yards with 115, as well as a touchdown. His 500 yards from scrimmage was fourth on the team, and he was UW's go-to kickoff returners, returning 19 kicks for 454 yards and a 23.9 average.

The Clayton, Ind. native had been in Madison, Wisc. for his entire collegiate career, and struggled with injuries after redshirting his true freshman season in 2018. Hamstring injuries sidelined him in 2019 and 2020, as did a Lisfranc injury in 2021. He concluded his Badgers career with 582 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 99 rushes, as well as 20 receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown in 20 games played.

Vincent Lumia

Position: Offensive Tackle
Previous School: Duquesne
Transfer Date: Apr. 15, 2023

Lumia was arguably Duquesne's top offensive lineman during their 2022 campaign, and one of their top offensive players overall. Starting all eleven games for the Dukes, Lumia was tabbed as a Third-Team All-Northeast Conference selection by Phil Steele, and was their highest rated offensive lineman with a grade of 77.2, according to Pro Football Focus. He was the fourth-highest rated player on the entire team.

The Riviera Beach, Fla. native has consistently been a top flight lineman for the Dukes. After seeing minimal time on the field over his first two years, he was named a First-Team All-Northeast Conference selection in 2021 and a Second-Team All-Northeast Conference selection in 2022.

Willie Tyler

Position: Offensive Tackle
Previous School: Rutgers
Transfer Date: Apr. 23, 2023

The 6-foot-6, 320-pound offensive tackle had a good senior season for the Scarlet Knights. Playing in 11 games with nine starts, all coming exclusively at left tackle, he allowed only four sacks, four quarterback hits and seven quarterback hurries in 564 total snaps played according to Pro Football Focus.

The Racine, Wisc. native had a winding road to get where he is now. Originally a defensive lineman coming out of high school, he spent his freshman year at Iowa Western Community College, where he made the switch to offensive line. He then committed to Texas, but saw no game action over the course of the 2019 and 2020 seasons with the Longhorns. He then transferred to Louisiana Monroe for the 2021 season, where he made nine starts at left tackle.

Cam'Ron Kelly

Position: Safety
Previous School: North Carolina/Virginia
Transfer Date: Apr. 24, 2023

The 6-foot-2, 210-pound defensive back was a regular fixture of the Tar Heels' secondary during his four seasons in Chapel Hill. This past season, he started all 12 regular season games, collecting 49 tackles (30 solo), an interception, a pass break up and assisting on a tackle for loss.

The Chesapeake, Va. native's best season came in 2021 as a junior, appearing in all 13 games with nine starts. He set a career-high in tackles with 69, snagged a team-best four interceptions, and also tallied three pass break ups en route to Third-Team All-ACC honors.

Over his four years and 42 games played with UNC, Kelly logged 180 total tackles (107 solo), five interceptions, seven pass break ups, a forced fumble and two tackles for loss. He was a four-star player and the No. 221 prospect in the Class of 2019 according to the 247Sports Composite.

Keith Brown

Position: Inside Linebacker
Previous School: Oregon
Transfer Date: Apr. 26, 2023

The 6-foot-1, 235-pound inside linebacker played in 12 of Oregon's 13 games this past season, while also starting in the Holiday Bowl against North Carolina. He set a career-high with seven tackles in that game against the Tar Heels, while also collecting 21 tackles (12 solo), a tackle for loss and a QB hurry for the season.

Brown saw a decent amount of playing time as true freshman for the Ducks in 2021. He played in seven games with starts against both Ohio State and Stanford, collecting 15 tackles (six solo) in the process.

A native of Lebanon, Ore., which is roughly 45 minutes north of the University of Oregon, Brown was one of the top prospects in the Class of 2021. He was a consensus four-star prospect and top-ranked player in the state of Oregon, and ranked as high as the No. 81 player in the nation according to Rivals.

Storm Duck

Position: Cornerback
Previous School: North Carolina/Penn State
Transfer Date: Apr. 26, 2023

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound defensive back is coming off of the best season of his career. Starting all 12 regular season games for the Tar Heels in 2022, he logged 46 total tackles (36 solo) along with one for loss, a forced fumble, and led UNC with three interceptions and nine pass breakups. His 12 pass defenses was tied for eighth-most in the conference, and he was tabbed as a Second-Team All-ACC selection.

The Boiling Springs, S.C. native had been a regular fixture of North Carolina's secondary during his four seasons in Chapel Hill. Over his four years and 33 games played, Duck logged 103 total tackles (82 solo), five interceptions, 17 pass break ups, a forced fumble and a tackles for loss.

Lance Robinson

Position: Offensive Tackle
Previous School: Houston
Transfer Date: Apr. 26, 2023

The 6-foot-4, 290-pound offensive tackle was a key component of an offensive line that helped the Cougars average 455. 8 yards and 36.1 points per game. Playing in all 13 games with 11 starts, he allowed only four sacks and one quarterback hit over 483 pass block snaps played. All 730 of his snaps last season came exclusively at right tackle, and he was tabbed as a Third-Team All-American Athletic Conference selection by Pro Football Focus.

The Camilla, Ga. native spent his first two years in college with Middle Tennessee. He saw just three games of action during his true freshman campaign, then took a massive step forward in 2021. He was the Blue Raiders' highest-graded offensive lineman that season by Pro Football Focus, not allowing a single sack in 470 pass block snaps. He played 846 snaps overall that season, with 709 of them coming at right tackle.

Eric Miller

Position: Offensive Tackle
Previous School: Purdue
Transfer Date: Apr. 27, 2023

The 6-foot-7, 305-pound offensive tackle started all 14 games for the Boilermakers last season, with his first five starts coming at left tackle and the final nine at right tackle. In 587 pass block snaps taken, he allowed only four sacks, four quarterback hits and 18 quarterback hurries. He played 961 offensive snaps in total for the the 2022 season.

After redshirting his true freshman year in 2018, the Mason, Ohio native was a regular fixture of Purdue's offensive line rotation. Playing in 2,034 total snaps across 41 appearances and 29 starts, he allowed only eight sacks, eight quarterback hits and 49 quarterback hurries for a career efficiency of 97.0 percent.

Marcus Washington Jr.

Position: Cornerback
Previous School: Georgia
Transfer Date: May 1, 2023

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound corner saw action in just one game for the Bulldogs last year, logging two snaps played and an assisted tackle in their 33-0 win over Samford on Sept. 10.

However, the Grovetown (Ga.) HS product was an elite prospect coming out of high school. He ranked as high as the No. 7 player in the talent-rich state of Georgia, the No. 10 cornerback and No. 84 prospect in the Class of 2022 according to ESPN.

Washington was originally a member of the 2023 cycle before reclassifying. As a junior, he collected 48 tackles, three pass breakups and two fumble fumble recoveries. A multi-sport athlete who also participated in track and field, he ran a 10.76 in the 100-meter dash, logged a 44-foot-3 inch triple jump and a 2-foot long jump. His father, Marcus Washington Sr., played linebacker for UGA during the late-2000's.

Brady Allen

Position: Quarterback
Previous School: Purdue
Transfer Date: May 16, 2023

The towering 6-foot-6, 210-pound signal caller saw action in just one game for the Boilermakers last year in his first year at the college level. He went 1-for-3 for eight yards in their 56-10 win over Indiana State on Sept. 10.

The Fort Branch (Ind.) Gibson Southern product was a highly-regarded prospect coming out of high school. He was ranked as the No. 131 prospect in the Class of 2022 according to Rivals, and chose Purdue over offers from Wisconsin, Cincinnati, Virginia Tech, West Virginia and others.

As a senior in high school, Allen put up video game type numbers. He completed 68.7 percent of his passes for 4,253 yards and 58 touchdowns to only six interceptions, leading the Titans to a 14-1 record and Indiana Class 3A State Championship. A starter for all four years, he threw for 11,918 yards and 149 touchdowns to just 25 interceptions over the course of his high school career.

Trevonte Sylvester

Position: Offensive Tackle
Previous School: Houston
Transfer Date: May 18, 2023

After not seeing any action in his true freshman campaign in 2020 and redshirting the 2021 season, the 6-foot-5, 285-pound offensive tackle played 114 total snaps during the 2022 season. 72 came on special teams, with 33 of his 42 offensive snaps - all of which came at left tackle - coming in Houston's win over Rice on Sept. 24. He did not allow a sack or quarterback hit in 17 pass block snaps.

The Breaux Bridge (La) HS product was ranked as the No. 2,063 prospect in the 2020 cycle according to the 247Sports Composite, only holding offers from Louisiana Tech and Houston. He was primarily a defensive end, but also played tight end, and was later converted to an offensive lineman once he got to Houston.

Joey Gatewood

Position: Quarterback/Wide Receiver/Tight End
Previous School: UCF
Transfer Date: May 22, 2023

Louisville will be the fourth stop for Gatewood. The Jacksonville, Fla. native spent the first two seasons of his career at Auburn, followed by a one-year stint at Kentucky. He spent his first season at UCF as a quarterback, but made the transition to wide receiver in the 2022 offseason. He didn't log a single snap last season, and eventually entered the portal this past December.

Coming out of high school as the No. 1 athlete and No. 49 overall prospect in the Class of 2018, the 6-foot-5, 220-pound pass catcher was mostly a reserve during his time as a quarterback. In 24 career games, he is 24-for-51 for 180 yards and three touchdown, along with 85 rushes for 390 yards and four scores. In the lone start of his career, coming against Georgia on Halloween of 2020 while at Kentucky, he went 15-for-25 for 91 yards, with 23 rushing yards on 16 attempts.

Harrison Bailey

Position: Quarterback
Previous School: UNLV
Transfer Date: May 25, 2023

The towering 6-foot-5, 225-pound signal caller played sparingly with the Rebels this past season. Making appearances in six games, he went 30-for-58 for 318 yards and two touchdowns to one interception. His best performance came when he went 16-of-27 for 209 yards and two touchdowns in UNLV’s 27-22 comeback win against Nevada on Nov. 26.

Bailey spent the first two years of his collegiate career with Tennessee, but also saw limited time with the Volunteers. He was 48-for-68 for 578 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions in six appearances during his true freshman campaign. However, he went on to make just one appearance in 2021, going 3-for-7 for 16 yards against Tennessee Tech, before entering the portal during UT’s bye week.

The Marietta (Ga.) HS product was one of the top prospects in of the Class of 2020, ranking as high as the No. 30 recruit in the nation according to Rivals. He held offers from Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma and other before signing with the Vols coming out of high school. He threw for 4,271 yards and 44 touchdowns as a senior, and finished his high school career fourth in Georgia high school history with 11,716 passing yards.

Note: Bailey is transferring in as a preferred walk-on.

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Jeffery Clark

Position: Defensive Tackle/End
Previous School: Georgia State
Transfer Date: May 26, 2023

The 6-foot, 276-pound defensive tackle is coming off of the best season of his career. Playing in all 12 games with six starts in 2022, Clark tallied a team-best 9.5 tackles for loss, while also coming in second on the team in sacks with 4.5. He also collected a career-high 39 total tackles (12 solo), produced 29 total pressure and 18 defensive stops, according to Pro Football Focus.

After redshirting his true freshman campaign in 2019, the Powder Springs, Ga. native went on to have three productive seasons on the line for the Panthers. In 33 career games and 13 starts, amassed 19.5 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and 92 total tackles (42 solo). He departed GSU in the top-ten in program history in sacks.

Nick Lopez

Position: Placekicker
Previous School: Cal
Transfer Date: July 1, 2023

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound kicker played in just two games during his time with the Golden Bears. He didn’t see the field in 2019, 2020 or 2022, while facing Arizona and USC in 2021.

Against the Wildcats, the Huntington Beach, Calif. native connected on a 34-yard field goal - the only attempt of his career thus far - and logged two kickoffs that both went for touchbacks. Add in a 53-yard kickoff against the Trojans, he has amassed 183 kickoff yards in his career.

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Published Nov 30, 2022

MATTHEW MCGAVIC

McGavic is a 2016 Sport Administration graduate of the University of Louisville, and a native of the Derby City. He has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic