While Louisville fans are fully aware of starting offensive lineman Cole Bentley, some may not be following Cole's younger brother Ben Bentley, a member for the class of 2020. The Belfry (KY) prospect visited Louisville this past week and was hoping to watch his older brother in the Spring Showcase but ended up going home early when the Bentley's found out that Cole wasn't going to be able to participate. While he hasn't heard from any position coaches yet, Bentley did say that Pete Nochta has reached out to him and extended an invite.
"Pete is who invited me down so I could meet the new coaches", Bentley stated. " just have to get in front of them this summer at a camp".
So how interested is Bentley in Louisville and could playing in his older brother's shadow be a drawback?
"I like it so far, I’m not so much worried about being a shadow with how we play different positions. As far as set on trying to get in one place or anything I’m still completely open. I went to EKU already and have Virginia and possibly Kentucky left" Bentley said. "I mean I would love to play for the program just because I believe it’s on the way back up with this new staff. I just want to be comfortable where I go and a lot truly matters on who shows me the most love. I know I can play at any level of college just because I will outwork everyone to get where I want or to where I can play. So I just have to try to get in better contact with Louisville and build a relationship with the coaches.
While most schools have been looking at the 6'0" 190lbs athlete as a running back/slot receiver, Eastern Kentucky likes Bentley at safety. Over the past two seasons Bentley has recorded over 150 tackles and has 5 interceptions.
Even though Bentley is interested in Louisville and is wanting the Cardinals to recruit him, the Belfry prospect says that a couple schools do currently have an advantage.
"The schools who I stay in constant contact with right now would be Virginia and EKU and in the end that will be something I take into big consideration even those are two completely different size schools just because they are sort of taking the first risk and showing hope in me" remarked Bentley.
"Pete is who invited me down so I could meet the new coaches", Bentley stated. " just have to get in front of them this summer at a camp".
So how interested is Bentley in Louisville and could playing in his older brother's shadow be a drawback?
"I like it so far, I’m not so much worried about being a shadow with how we play different positions. As far as set on trying to get in one place or anything I’m still completely open. I went to EKU already and have Virginia and possibly Kentucky left" Bentley said. "I mean I would love to play for the program just because I believe it’s on the way back up with this new staff. I just want to be comfortable where I go and a lot truly matters on who shows me the most love. I know I can play at any level of college just because I will outwork everyone to get where I want or to where I can play. So I just have to try to get in better contact with Louisville and build a relationship with the coaches.
While most schools have been looking at the 6'0" 190lbs athlete as a running back/slot receiver, Eastern Kentucky likes Bentley at safety. Over the past two seasons Bentley has recorded over 150 tackles and has 5 interceptions.
Even though Bentley is interested in Louisville and is wanting the Cardinals to recruit him, the Belfry prospect says that a couple schools do currently have an advantage.
"The schools who I stay in constant contact with right now would be Virginia and EKU and in the end that will be something I take into big consideration even those are two completely different size schools just because they are sort of taking the first risk and showing hope in me" remarked Bentley.
