I wanted to go ahead and do a quick summary of where things stand as far as football recruiting is concerned now that we are in the Scott Satterfield era. There is still some evaluation going on of the current commits so it is possible we see a little more attrition to get guys that fit the new system better. Regardless, this is where things stand currently listed by what I think the priorities are. It looks like the total number of commitments the Cardinals can take in the class of 2019 is right around 16 but if players decide to leave the program for whatever reason, that number may grow slightly. If you have any questions feel free to send them on over and I'd be happy to answer them as best I can given the somewhat limited info we have right now.
1. Tight End
The situation for 2019 at tight end is officially in crisis mode with only 1 scholarship player between those returning and class of 2019 commitments and that is senior Jordan Davis. Having lost Sam Snyder, Jeremiah Pruitte, and Austin Griffin, Satterfield's first job is to find a couple tight ends. At this point, while quality would be nice, quantity is priority #1. I'd expect Louisville to look around for a grad transfer/JUCO tight end to go along with 1 or 2 high school prospects in an ideal scenario.
2. Quarterback
As of right now Louisville will only have 2 scholarship QB's for 2019 and neither stepped up and commanded the position this past year. Similar to tight end, look for Louisville to explore the grad transfer and JUCO ranks looking for a guy to come in and impact immediately. It also wouldn't shock me if they had their eyes out for a high school prospect as well.
3. Offensive Line
Louisville loses 3 starters from their offensive line in 2018 and while there is some returning talent, Louisville desperately needs depth at the position. As things sit right now there are 3 commits in the class of 2019, Zach Williamson, Ty Murray, and Jack Randolph, but given numbers, Satterfield will NEED a couple of them to compete immediately. For this reason I think continuing to scour all options for 1, maybe 2 more prospects will happen to ensure there is depth and competition on the offensive line this spring and fall.
4. Linebacker
There is definitely experienced talent at the linebacker position with guys like CJ Avery and Dorian Etheridge along with young talent like Yasir Abdullah and Robert Hicks. Still, I think Louisville wants to add at least one guy at the position to possibly make an early impact. While other positions are still in the evaluation phase, the name to know at linebacker is
Jamie Pettway.
5. Defensive Back
Louisville has numbers at the defensive back position, especially now with the return of Russ Yeast to the team as well as Jairus Brents being eligible in 2019. Still, Louisville could use a guy in the defensive backfield to add some speed and playmaking ability to the position.
6. Defensive Line
With most of the unit returning in 2019 and with high 3-star DT Denzel Daxon already committed and expected to sign early, this unit is, for the most part, complete. The only exception I can see here is if someone like JJ Weaver becomes an option. If that happens you find a way to take him regardless.
7. Running Back/Wide Receiver
Both positions have 1 committed prospect in the class of 2019, Aidan Robbins at running back and Stanley King at wide receiver. Both positions have a significant amount of talent returning as well. I think Louisville may end up taking 1 or 2 more in the end, especially if someone like RB DJ Williams (an App. St. commit) decides to hop on over, but whether they have room for those extra spots or not is something I don't think any of the coaches are going to lose sleep over.
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