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Welcome to Post-spring Louisville football “report Cards” — it’s how it sounds. We will grade each position group of Jeff Brohm’s squad as we enter

Louisville football co-defensive coordinator and DBs coach instructs Tayon Holloway (13) during a 2026 spring practice (Photo: William McDermott)

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Post-spring report Cards: Louisville defense

With Louisville football’s spring game now in the rear-view mirror, let’s take a crack at projecting the Cardinals' depth chart.   After all,

Louisville football linebacker TJ Capers during a spring practice (Photo: William McDermott)

Louisville football post-spring depth chart projection: Defense

Louisville football’s safety room entered the spring as one of the more intriguing groups to keep an eye on in spring practice.   The Cards

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals safety Blake Ruffin (29) celebrates after winning the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Blake Ruffin ready for a more vocal and active role with Louisville football

Louisville football held its final open spring practice on Friday afternoon.  In a quick snapshot, here's a running notepad on the Cardinals' final

TJ Capers and Stanquan Clark at Louisville football practice (Photo: William McDermott)

Snapshot: Running notes from Louisville's final open practice

Wednesday was day two of spring practice, which shone a light on the Louisville defense, especially the secondary.  Defensive backs D'Angelo

Louisville co-defensive coordinator Steve Ellis coaches up senior DB Tayon Holloway during a Spring 2026 practice (Photo: William McDermott)

Louisville spring practice: Cardinals' new look secondary talented and deep

Louisville hit big at the safety position. The Cardinals replaced all starters from last year with three talented transfers.    The Cardinals

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Koen Entringer (4) runs onto the field during senior recognition Nov. 22, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Offseason position preview: Safety 

Previous position previews: quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, offensive line, defensive line, linebacker, cornerback   While

Sep 14, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears safety Corey Gordon Jr. (24) evades Air Force Falcons offensive lineman Gabriel Averitt (57) after making an interception against Air Force Falcons quarterback Josh Johnson (11) during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Louisville football position preview: Safety

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