Louisville Football 2024-25 Transfer Tracker

Tracking who is transferring out of the Louisville football program during the 2024-25 academic year, and who is transferring in.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - After concluding the 2024 regular season with an 8-4 record, head coach Jeff Brohm and the Louisville football program - on top of signing their 2025 recruiting class - now have the task of navigating the transfer portal.

In this day and age of the transfer portal and NIL, the Cardinals are expected to see a ton of movement between players leaving and players opting to join the program.

Related: Louisville Football Class of 2025 Commitments

Players have two windows in which they can use to enter the portal. In this cycle, the first window lasts from Dec. 9, 2024 to Dec. 28, 2024 (19 days), while the second window lasts from May 1, 2024 to May 15 2024 (15 days). Graduate transfers can freely enter the portal whenever they want.

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

Transferring In (16)

Editor's Note: Isaiah Neyor's signed documents to Louisville were withdrawn 35 minutes after being submitted.

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Mahamane Moussa

Position: Offensive Tackle
Commitment Date: Dec. 10, 2024
Previous School: Purdue

The 6-foot-4, 300-pound lineman has been a starter for the Boilermakers for the last three seasons on the left side of the offensive line. This past season, he started all 12 games at left tackle, allowing only two sacks and 25 total pressures in 380 pass block snaps and 655 blocking snaps overall.

The Indianapolis, Ind. native's first two seasons of college ball came during Brohm's last two years as the head coach at Purdue. He redshirted his true freshman year in 2021, then was elevated to starting left tackle in 2022. He maintained this position in 2023, which was Ryan Walters' first year as the Boilermakers' head coach after Brohm left for the Cards. Walters was fired following the end of the regular season.

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Darius Thomas

Position: Linebacker (STAR)
Commitment Date: Dec. 12, 2024
Previous School: Western Kentucky

This season, Thomas established himself as one of the top linebackers in Conference-USA. Starting all 13 of the Hilltoppers' games, the 6-foot-2, 212-pound linebacker logged 54 tackles, seven for loss, a team-best four sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

The native of Miramar, Fla. was a safety coming out of high school, and saw action in eight games during his true freshman campaign in 2022. He collected nine tackles, a pass break up, as well as a pick-six that season. Thomas was forced to miss the entire 2023 season due to injury, and converted to linebacker ahead of this season.

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Naeer Jackson

Position: Offensive Guard
Commitment Date: Dec. 13, 2024
Previous School: Florida International

The hulking 6-foot-7, 319-pound lineman was a two year starter for FIU, and is coming off of his best season at the collegiate level. Starting all 12 games at right guard for the Panthers, Jackson allowed just two sacks and 14 total pressures over 321 pass block snaps and 619 blocking snaps overall.

The Philadelphia, Pa. native saw action in just two games as a true freshman in 2022, but was elevated to started left guard for the 2023 season. That year, he gave six sacks and 28 total pressure in 432 pass blocks snaps and 726 total blocking snaps.

Oct 22, 2022; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive lineman Wesley Bailey (23) rushes Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Connor Bazelak (9) resulting in an interception during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Wesley Bailey

Position: Defensive End
Commitment Date: Dec. 14, 2024
Previous School: Rutgers

Bailey saw action in just four games this season for Rutgers. He missed the first six games due to injury, and then sat out the final two to preserve a redshirt. During his limited on-field action this year, Bailey logged eight tackles, one for loss, a sack and a pass deflection.

While the 6-foot-5, 265-pound edge rusher didn't see much time on the field this year, he had previously started all 25 games for the Scarlet Knights over the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In that two-year span, he logged 57 tackles (27 solo), 13 for loss, 7.5 sacks, five pass deflections and four fumble recoveries.

Before that, the Ottawa, Ontario native didn't see any action as a true freshman in 2020, and played in seven games during the 2021 season. Up to this point in his collegiate career, he has 71 tackles (31 solo), 16 for loss, 9.5 sacks, six pass deflections and four fumble recoveries to his name in 36 games.

Sep 7, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs offensive lineman Makylan Pounders (66) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Makylan Pounders

Position: Offensive Tackle
Commitment Date: Dec. 14, 2024
Previous School: Mississippi State

Pounders played just one season at Mississippi State after starting his career at Memphis. In his lone season with the Bulldogs, the 6-foot-5, 310-pound left tackle played in 11 games while making seven starts, and allowed just three sacks and 19 total pressures over 334 pass block snaps and 574 total blocking snaps.

The Byhalia, Miss native played in just three games for Memphis as a true freshman in 2021, then made seven appearances and two starts in 2022. During his final season with the Tigers in 2023, he allowed only a single sack and 12 pressures in 399 pass block and 673 total blocking snaps. Over the course of his collegiate career, Pounders has allowed just five sacks and 38 total pressures in 840 pass blocks snaps and 1,451 blocking snaps overall.

Oct 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws a pass in the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Miller Moss

Position: Quarterback
Commitment Date: Dec. 14, 2024
Previous School: USC

Moss won the starting QB spot for USC this past season after beating out UNLV transfer Jayden Maiava for the job in fall camp. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound signal caller started the first nine games of the year, completing 64.4 percent of his passes for 2,555 yards and 18 touchdowns to nine interceptions.

That being said, Moss struggled at times during the month of October. In his final five starts with the Trojans, he completed 63.5 percent of his throws for 1,357 yards and 10 touchdowns, but also threw seven interceptions. Following a three-interception performance in a 26-21 loss vs. Washington, he was benched in favor of Maiava for the final three games of the year.

The Los Angeles, Calif. native rode the bench at USC for the first three years of his time with the Trojans, and was the backup to Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The first start in his collegiate career came in the 2023 Holiday Bowl vs. none other than Louisville, where he threw for 372 yards and a bowl-record six touchdowns to one interception. Across 21 appearances and 10 starts in his career, Moss has completed 65.6 percent of his throws for 3,469 yards and 18 touchdowns to nine interceptions.

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Jerry Lawson

Position: Defensive Tackle
Commitment Date: Dec. 17, 2024
Previous School: Abilene Christian

The 6-foot-2, 295-pound lineman is coming off of a career year, and established himself as a top-flight defensive tackle at the FCS level. Starting all 14 games for the Wildcats, he finished with 65 tackles (31 solo), 14.0 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks, both of which led the team, as well as two pass breakups.

The Breckenridge, Texas native was an unranked prospect coming out of high school, but made an immediate impact during his true freshman campaign for ACU in 2023. He played in all 11 games and made seven starts, recording 41 tackles (12 solo), 5.5 for loss, and 1.5 sacks in the process.

Jacksonville State's Tre Stewart tries to evade the tackle of FIU's JoJo Evans during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama November 16, 2024. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC) / Dave Hyatt / Special to the Gadsden Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

JoJo Evans

Position: Safety
Commitment Date: Dec. 19, 2024
Previous School: Florida International

The 6-foot-1, 194-pound strong safety is coming off of an extremely impactful 2024 campaign for the Panthers, one which earned him First-Team All-Conference USA honors. Starting all 12 games, he led the team in pass breakups with seven and was third in tackles with 93, with both marks ranking seventh in C-USA. He also snagged a team-best two interceptions, logged three tackles for loss and forced one fumble.

The Riviera Beach, Fla native started his career at Marshall, where he played a pair of seasons before joining Kent State for the 2022. That was Evans' breakout season, as he tallied 83 tackles, 4.0 for loss, an interception, two pass breakups and a forced fumble. He joined FIU ahead of the 2023 season, but did not see any action that year.

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Carter Guillaume

Position: Offensive Guard
Commitment Date: Dec. 19, 2024
Previous School: Southeast Missouri State (FCS)

The 6-foot-2, 282-pound offensive guard put together an incredible true freshman campaign for SEMO this season. Not only did he start all 13 games at left guard for the Redhawks, he did not allow a single sack and gave up just 10 total pressure across a whopping 707 pass block snaps and 1,012 blocking snaps overall.

Guillaume's pass block snap total led all of the FCS, while his overall offensive snap total came in at eighth. For his efforts, he was named to the 2024 Stats Perform FCS Freshman All-America Team.

Nov 1, 2024; Boca Raton, Florida, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls offensive lineman Jordan Church (54) gets ready for the snap during the second quarter against the South Florida Bulls at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images / Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

Jordan Church

Position: Offensive Guard
Commitment Date: Dec. 19, 2024
Previous School: Florida Atlantic

Church was previously committed to the Cardinals out of high school, but backed off that verbal pledge just days before head coach Scott Satterfield left for Cincinnati. The Bradenton, Fla. native eventually committed to FAU a couple weeks later.

After redshirting his true freshman campaign, the 6-foot-4, 315-pound offensive guard was elevated to starter for this season, and excelled in that role. Starting all 12 games at left guard, Church gave up just three sacks and 15 total pressures in 404 pass block snaps and 739 blocking snaps overall. He was named to the All-AAC Third Team by College Football Network for his efforts.

Southern U. cornerback Rodney Johnson Jr. / Erik Williams - Shreveport-Bossier Advocate

Rodney Johnson Jr.

Position: Cornerback
Commitment Date: Dec. 20, 2024
Previous School: Southern University (FCS)

Spending the last three years at Southern after spending his true freshman campaign at Stephen F. Austin, Johnson is coming off of his best season in college. Playing in 12 games while starting 11, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound corner/safety logged 43 tackles (23 solo), 6.0 for loss, five pass breakups, an interception and a forced fumble. He earned a Second-Team All-SWAC nod from Phil Steele for his efforts.

The New Orleans native collected 97 tackles and 14 pass breakups during his three seasons and 30 games with Southern. He also competed for the Jaguars' track and field team, running a 10.65 in the 100-meters, a 21.97 in the 200-meters, and helped post a 40.45 in the 4x100 meter relay - all earlier this calendar year.

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Jabari Mack

Position: Cornerback
Commitment Date: Dec. 20, 2024
Previous School: Jacksonville State

This past season, Mack was a massive contributor to Jax State's secondary, and one of the better corners in Conference USA. Playing in 13 games with six starts, the 6-foot-1, 185-pound defensive back tallied a conference-best 11 pass break ups, caught two interceptions (including one for a touchdown), and collected 32 tackles (20 solo, two for loss).

In 2023 during Jax State's first season at the FBS level, Mack had 17 tackles (11 solo), three pass breakup and an interception in eight games before suffering a season-ending injury. As a true freshman in 2022, the Duval County, Fla. native played in all 11 games and finished with 14 tackles (10 solo), two pass breakups and a pick.

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Clev Lubin

Position: Defensive End
Commitment Date: Dec. 21, 2024
Previous School: Coastal Carolina

This past season, Lubin was the Chanticleers' top pass rusher, and one of the top defenders in the Sun Belt. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound edge rusher's 12.0 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks not only led the team, but were fourth and third, respectively, in the conference. He also collected 44 total tackles (24 solo), three pass breakups, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown.

The Suffern, N.Y. native actually started his career at Army, redshirting his true freshman campaign in 2022 before transferring to Iowa Western (JUCO) for the 2023 season. There, Lubin earned First-Team NJCAA All-American honors after tallying 23.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks and four forced fumbles - all of which led the team - en route to the NJCAA D1 National Championship.

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Demon Clowney

Position: Defensive End
Commitment Date: Dec. 24, 2024
Previous School: Charlotte

The 6-foot-4, 255-pound defensive end was a pseudo-starter during his two years with the 49ers. Playing in 10 games while making three starts this season, logged 26 tackles (14 solo), six for loss and two sacks. During his first season with Charlotte in 2023, he tallied 33 tackles (13 solo), 4.0 for loss, 2.5 sacks and a fumble recovery in 12 games and five starts.

A former top-250 prospect in the Class of 2020, Clowney saw minimal time during his first three seasons in college with Ole Miss. The Baltimore native saw action in just 11 games while in Oxford, collecting 10 tackles (five solo), three for loss and two sacks.

Sep 2, 2022; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Jalen Holston (0) runs the ball during the second quarter against Old Dominion Monarchs defensive tackle Denzel Lowry (45) at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images / Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Denzel Lowry

Position: Defensive Tackle
Commitment Date: Dec. 28, 2024
Previous School: Old Dominion

The 6-foot-1, 280-pound nose tackle has started in every one of the Monarchs' last 25 games over the 2023 and 2024 seasons, earning All-Sun Belt honorable mentions in both years. This season, he compiled 51 total tackles (12 solo), three for loss, and 1.5 sacks.

After redshirting his true freshman campaign in 2021, the Virginia Beach, Va. native became a regular fixture of ODU's defense line starting in 2022. Over the course of 38 total games and 27 starts, Lowry has amassed 136 tackles (31 solo), 13 for loss, 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two pass breakups.

Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver T.J. McWilliams (5) celebrates his teams win after the game against the USC Trojans at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

T.J. McWilliams

Position: Wide Receiver
Commitment Date: Jan. 1, 2025
Previous School: Minnesota

The 6-foot-0, 190-pound receiver has seen minimal on-field time during his time in college. McWilliams redshirted his true freshman campaign in 2023, then played just nine offensive snaps across three games this season for the Golden Gophers.

Despite the lack of college production up to this point, the Indianapolis, Ind. native was a productive receiver and return man coming out of high school. McWilliams finished his senior season for North Central with 38 catches for 447 yards and three touchdowns, getting named to the Army All-American Game. He also totaled 756 kick return yards and two return touchdowns over his senior and junior seasons.

Transferring Out (15)

Editor's Note: Adonijah Green is currently not in the portal and has not entered the portal despite a previous report of his intention to enter, while Brady Allen and Jaleel Skinner both withdrew their names from the portal.

U of L's Devin Neal (27) broke up a touchdown pass attempt to Virginia's Grant Misch (85) during their game at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 9, 2023. / Sam Upshaw Jr./Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Devin Neal

Position: Safety
Transfer Date: Oct. 5, 2024
Transfer Destination: Virginia

Neal joined a transfer from Baylor ahead of the 2023 season, and instantly made an impact. Playing in all 14 games while starting 13, the 6-foot-0, 210-pound safety wound up leading the team in interceptions with four, was second in tackles with 74, and also finished with 3.0 tackles for loss, six pass breakups and a fumble recovery. He earned Third-Team All-ACC honors.

The Lexington, Ky native was expected to be another significant contributor for Louisville's secondary, but came off the bench in Louisville's first four games of the season before taking a redshirt. During his three seasons with the Bears before joining Louisville, Neal collected 67 total tackles (50 solo), 3.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks, two picks, two forced fumbles and a pass breakup.

Louisville CB Aaron Williams / University of Louisville Athletics

Aaron Williams

Position: Cornerback
Transfer Date: Nov. 29, 2024
Transfer Destination: UCLA

A highly-regarded prospect coming out of high school, Williams' two-year career at Louisville has been marred by injuries. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound corner had to miss his true freshman season in 2023 due a torn ACL suffered towards the end of his senior season in high school. This season, he has played in just four games mainly on special teams due to a nagging shoulder injury, logging one tackle.

The Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco product was a consensus four-star prospect coming out of high school, and ranked as high as the No. 152 recruit in the nation by Rivals. As a senior, he tallied 50 tackles, two interceptions, three tackles for a loss and a sack.

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Madden Sanker

Position: Offensive Guard
Transfer Date: Dec. 1, 2024
Transfer Destination: FAU

The 6-foot-5, 310-pound offensive guard was a backend reserve during his two years at Louisville. He played in just two games this season, seeing 20 snaps vs. Austin Peay and two against Jacksonville State, while only playing eight snaps against Murray State as a true freshman in 2023.

This came despite the fact that Sanker was a highly-regarded prospect coming out of high school. The Douglasville (Ga.) South Paulding product ranked as the No. 255 recruit in the 2023 cycle per the 247Sports Composite, and with a composite rating of 0.9122, he was the highest-rated offensive lineman to ever sign with the Cardinals.

Oct 7, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Mason Reiger (95) reacts after sacking Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman (10) during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Mason Reiger

Position: Defensive End
Transfer Date: Dec. 1, 2024
Transfer Destination: Wisconsin

The 6-foot-4, 250-pound edge rusher had to miss the entire 2024 season due to complications from offseason knee surgery. Despite being limited in the first month of the 2023 season, Reiger still finished second on the team in sacks with 5.0. He also collected 22 total tackles, 6.0 for loss, two pass breakups and a forced fumble.

During his time at Louisville, the Hoffman Estates, Ill. native has been an under-the-radar component of the Cardinals' defensive front. In 32 games across three seasons, Reiger has collected 49 tackles, 16.5 for loss, 8.0 sacks and four forced fumbles.

Sep 21, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Donald Chaney (21) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Donald Chaney Jr.

Position: Running Back
Transfer Date: Dec. 2, 2024
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 5-foot-11, 220-pound running back began the season as the backup to Maurice Turner. But after a brief stint as the starter following Turner's early season ankle injury, Chaney was quickly passed up on the depth chart by Isaac Brown, Duke Watson and even Keyjuan Brown. He finished the 2024 season with 50 carries for 178 yards and three touchdowns.

Chaney joined Louisville last offseason after spending the first four years of his college career at Miami. The Homestead, Fla. native ran for 852 yards and six touchdowns as a Cane, including a career-best 478 yards during his final year in Coral Gables.

Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jadon Thompson (2) warms up ahead of their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. / Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Jadon Thompson

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Dec. 2, 2024
Transfer Destination: TBD

Thompson missed the majority of the year due to a knee injury suffered the third game of the season against Georgia Tech. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver had been off to a good start to the 2024 season before getting injured, catching six passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns.

Thompson arrived at Louisville prior to the 2023 season after spending the first three seasons of his career at Cincinnati. He was limited by various injuries throughout most of the 2023 season, finishing with just 12 catches for 135 yards and a touchdown. He logged 47 receptions for 659 yards and a score in three years with the Bearcats.

Louisville defensive back Benjamin Perry (10) celebrates a turnover during a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Louisville at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend. / MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Benjamin Perry

Position: Linebacker/Safety
Transfer Date: Dec. 3, 2024
Transfer Destination: UCLA

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound linebacker/safety had served as the starter at STAR last season in Jeff Brohm's first year as the head coach in 2023, but was benched this season in favor of Antonio Watts. He still finished the year with 29 tackles (15 solo), three for loss, a sack, a pass breakup and a forced fumble.

Perry also overcame a scary injury suffered in Louisville's win at Clemson, one which required him to leave the field in a neck brace and be taken to a local hospital. Fortunately, he was discharged the next day, and was able to play the next week at Stanford.

The Chicago native, who also was a starter in 2022 for Scott Satterfield's final year at the helm, concludes his four-year Cardinals career with 132 total tackles (74 solo) with 11 for loss and two sacks, as well as eight pass breakups and a forced fumble.

Louisville football WR Jahlil McClain (82) caught a pass during spring practice at the Trager practice facility in Louisville, Ky. on Mar. 19, 2024 / Sam Upshaw Jr./Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Jahlil McClain

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Dec. 3, 2024
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 5-foot-11, 180-pound receiver was a highly-ranked prospect coming out of high school, but didn't see the field much in his two years as a Cardinal. He redshirted his true freshman campaign due to injury, and played just 14 total snaps across three games in 2024. He took six snaps at wide receiver and one on special teams vs. Austin Peay, then seven special teams snaps across the Virginia and Clemson games.

A product of Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco, McClain was regarded as a high three-star prospect in the 2023 cycle. He came in as the No. 599 recruit in the Class of 2023, per the 247Sports Composite.

Louisville football wide receiver Jimmy Calloway (7) runs drills during spring practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Trager practice facility in Louisville, Ky. / Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Jimmy Calloway

Position: Wide Receiver
Transfer Date: Dec. 3, 2024
Transfer Destination: Tulane

Calloway has spent the last two seasons with Louisville after transferring in from Tennessee, but struggled to get regular playing time. He logged 20 catches for 242 yards in 14 games during the 2023 season, but registered no stats in two appearances this season against Georgia Tech and Notre Dame. He also had a returned a block punt for a touchdown against Virginia during his first year as Cardinal.

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.

Nov 18, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Maurice Turner (4) runs with the football against the Miami Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Maurice Turner

Position: Running Back
Transfer Date: Dec. 3, 2024
Transfer Destination: TBD

While the 5-foot-10, 190-pound all-purpose back began the 2024 campaign as the starter, his entry into the portal does not come as a major shock. Turner missed the majority of the year due to an early season ankle injury, with true freshmen Isaac Brown and Duke Watson excelling in his absence, and even jumping him in the depth chart when he did return. He finished the season with 27 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown in four games.

During his first two seasons in college, the Nicholls, Ga. native proved to be a valuable depth piece behind Jawhar Jordan, as well as Isaac Guerendo in 2023. He finishes his Cardinals career with 154 rushes for 734 yards and two touchdowns, as well as 24 catches for 167 yards.

Louisville Cardinals running back Keyjuan Brown (22) rushes down the field during their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. / Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Keyjuan Brown

Position: Running Back
Transfer Date: Dec. 5, 2024
Transfer Destination: TBD

Despite starting the season third on depth chart behind Maurice Turner and Donald Chaney, as well the emergence of true freshmen Isaac Brown and Duke Watson, Brown still found a way to contribute - especially late in the season. He finished the year as Louisville's third-leading rusher, totaling 243 yards and three touchdowns on 47 attempts, as well as five catches for 53 yards.

Originally committed to Purdue, the Atlanta, Ga. native and Class of 2022 prospect flipped to Louisville when Jeff Brohm became the head coach. During his true freshman campaign last season, he played in just the home opener vs. Murray State, but ran for 65 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.

Joe Crocker, the three-star offensive lineman for Franklin Road Academy, is pictured here at the school's football field in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Joe Crocker 01 / Stephanie Amador / The Tennessean via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Joe Crocker

Position: Offensive Lineman
Transfer Date: Dec. 7, 2024
Transfer Destination: Baylor

The 6-foot-6, 310-pound offensive tackle joined Louisville as part of their 2023 recruiting class, but has seen minimal on-field time during his two years as a Cardinal. He played just eight offensive snaps against Murray State as a true freshman, then only 16 combined offensive snaps over three games this season. He also got some run on special teams this year, playing 34 snaps over six games on the field goal kicking unit.

The Nashville, Tenn. native was regarded as the No. 20 prospect in the state of Tennessee, the No. 45 offensive tackle in the class and the No. 654 prospect in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite.

Louisville Cardinals tight end Jamari Johnson (11) celebrates his play during their game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. / Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Jamari Johnson

Position: Tight End
Transfer Date: Dec. 11, 2024
Transfer Destination: Oregon

The 6-foot-5, 265-pound tight end was limited to just seven games off the bench this season after suffering a season-ending ankle injury on Oct. 19 vs. Miami. While he finished the season with just 13 receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown, at the time of his injury, the yardage mark was fourth on the team while the reception total was fifth.

The Inglewood, Calif native was one of the top prospects to sign with the Cardinals in the 2023 cycle, but saw minimal run during his true freshman season due to injury. He ranked as high as the No. 190 prospect in the Class of 2023, per247Sports'in-house rankings, and came in as the 338th-ranked prospect in the247SportsComposite.

STILL FROM VIDEO: Louisville defensive lineman Jared Dawson on his relationship with Ramon Puryear, Ashton Gillotte. / Jeff Faughender/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Jared Dawson

Position: Defensive Tackle
Transfer Date: Dec. 14, 2024
Transfer Destination: TBD

The 6-foot-2, 305-pound lineman has been an underrated component of Louisville's defensive line for the last three seasons. Dawson is coming off of his best season at the collegiate level, logging 19 tackles (11 solo), seven for loss and 4.0 sacks - all of which were career-highs - in 10 games and two starts.

Dawson joined Louisville as part of their 2020 recruiting class, and saw minimal on-field time during his first two seasons as a Cardinal. He became a key rotational piece during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, logging 30 tackles (17 solo), 7.0 for loss, 5.0 sacks, a pass deflection and a forced fumble during this span.

The Collierville, Tenn. native concludes his Cardinals career with 51 total tackles (29 solo), 14.0 for loss, 9.0 sacks, a pass deflection and two forced fumbles in 37 games played.

Sep 7, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Pierce Clarkson (10) runs the ball against the Murray State Racers during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Murray State 56-0. / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Pierce Clarkson

Position: Quarterback
Transfer Date: Dec. 18, 2024
Transfer Destination: TBD

At the time of Clarkson's commitment, which came back in January of 2022 under previous head coach Scott Satterfield, it was a massive recruiting win for the program. Not only was the Bellflower, Calif. native ranked as high as the No. 192 prospect in the Class of 2022, per Rivals, but he served as the lynchpin for a top-25 recruiting class with his "Flyville" moniker.

However, the 6-foot-1, 195-pound signal caller saw limited action during his time at Louisville. As a true freshman in 2023, the Bellflower, Calif. product's only action was eight snaps against Murray State, going 1-for-2 for seven yards along with a three yard rush. This season, he played seven snaps against Austin Peay and was 3-for-4 for 11 yards, then saw five snaps at Kentucky, logging three rushes for 14 yards.

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