Louisville Football: 2024 recruiting class holds eight, sits among Top 25 (2023)

Isaac Brown
Homestead, Fla.
Running Back

Commitment Date: August 1, 2022

Ratings
247Sports: No. 195 nationally, No. 16 RB, No. 32 in Florida
247Sports Composite: No. 283 nationally, No. 24 RB, No. 43 in Florida
247Sports Composite Rating: 0.9081

Homestead, Fla., running back Isaac Brown was the first member of Louisville's 2024 recruiting class. He committed to Louisville in August 2022 over scholarship offers from Cincinnati, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Penn State, Texas A&M, West Virginia and a host of others.

Andrew Ivins, Director of Recruiting for 247Sports, has watched Brown compete multiple times and is impressed by his ability to impact.

"A new-age scatback that can impact the game as a ball carrier, a pass catcher and a return man. Played a huge part in Homestead’s magical 2022 campaign as he scored over 15 touchdowns for Florida’s eventual 3M runner-up. Naturally low center of gravity combined with an elite burst and strong contact balance make it extremely difficult for defenders to get him on the ground. Has true one-cut and go capabilities with his track speed (went 10.89 in the 100-meter dash as a sophomore), but can also dance his way out of trouble and isn’t afraid to reverse the field in hopes of finding green grass."

TJ Capers
Miami, Fla. Columbus HS
Edge

Commitment Date: January 7, 2023

Ratings
247Sports: No. 51 nationally, No. 7 Edge, No. 8 in Florida
247Sports Composite: No. 31 nationally, No. 4 Edge, No. 7 in Florida
247Sports Composite Rating: 0.9826

TJ Capers became the second-highest prospect to commit to Louisville when he did so during the national broadcast of the All-American Bowl at the start of the year. Capers only trails Michael Bush on UofL's all-time recruiting ranking list.

When Capers made his decision, he told 247Sports that he was looking to help others elevate the Louisville program.

“I see a lot of kids that I respect and played with headed that direction,” Capers said. “Florida kids. Real difference-makers. Stanquan Clark (in 2023) and Isaac (Brown in 2024). I think when we get together we’re going to be extremely hard to deal with for every school in the country."

247Sports' Andrew Ivins also impressed with the potential of Capers.

"Should be viewed as one of the top defensive prospects in the country for the 2024 cycle given what he has put on tape in one of the Sunshine State’s highest classification. Will need to keep progressing, but has some of the required traits to be a multi-year starter at the Power Five level and possibly an early-round NFL Draft pick one day.”

Deuce Adams
Austin, Tex., Vandegrift HS
Quarterback

Commitment Date: April 5, 2023

Ratings
247Sports: No. 38 QB, No. 91 in Texas
247Sports Composite: No. 637 nationally, No. 40 QB, No. 100 in Texas
247Sports Composite Rating: 0.8761

Deuce Adams, 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, committed to Louisville shortly after making a weekend-long unofficial visit.

“Mainly, the offense, with the numbers it has put up in the past,” Adams told Cardinal Authority. “I feel like I can be a great fit in that offense. Secondly, I’ve built a great relationship with coach Brian Brohm and head coach Jeff Brohm and I feel like we can do great things together.”

Performing at an Elite 11 regional in Austin, Tex., less than two weeks removed from his commitment, Adams impressed the 247Sports recruiting analysts that were on location. His performance drew 'Top Performer' designation and what is likely a future bump in his prospect rating.

"Adams displayed advanced touch and ball placement of his own. He threw the proverbial "catchable ball" as well as just about anybody in attendance. He plays with smooth, effortless movement patterns that belie his functional athleticism and playmaking ability. Adams, who like (TCU commit) Hejny, should soon see his stock rise on the national QB board per the 247Sports rankings, looked particularly comfortable rolling out and putting the ball in spots on the move."

Adams jumped 23 spots in 247Sports prospect update during April 2023.

Ransom McDermott
Noblesville, Ind.
Offensive Line

Commitment Date: April 22, 2023

Ratings
247Sports: No. 52 OL, No. 7 in Indiana
247Sports Composite: No. 955 nationally, No. 83 OL, No. 13 in Indiana
247Sports Composite Rating: 0.8600

Ransom McDermott committed to Louisville soon after an unofficial visit, doing so over additional scholarship offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, Indiana, Kentucky, Purdue, West Virginia and others.

"Each time I would visit schools, I had to picture myself living there, practicing there, and going to school there," the 6-foot-7, 300-pound McDermott told 247Sports. "And with Louisville, it wasn't very difficult to see myself going there. One of the things that stands out is how they emphasize developing their players, not just as athletes, but as young men watching Coach (Richard) Owens on the field, and the way he broke down the film after practice showed me the type of coach he was, and I really felt like that he was the type of Coach I could see myself playing for."

The projection that Louisville is a program on the rise under head coach Jeff Brohm also played a significant role in his decision.

"There is a lot of excitement surrounding the new staff, and I can see that they are trying to take Louisville to another level."

Jimmy Williams
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., American Heritage HS
Offensive Line

Commitment Date: April 25, 2023

Ratings
247Sports: No. 119 OT, No. 190 in Florida
247Sports Composite: No. 955 nationally, No. 83 OT, No. 127 in Florida
247Sports Composite Rating: 0.8600

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., American Heritage offensive linemanJimmy Williams committed to Louisville following an unofficial visit in April.

Rated as the No. 107 offensive tackle nationally, Williams has a scholarship offer from Louisville, including fellow ACC programs Duke, Pittsburgh and Syracuse. UCF, Appalachian State, Liberty, FIU and Florida Atlantic are among his additional offers.

As a junior, he started at right tackle for an American Heritage team that went 13-2 and played for a Florida 2M state title. Williams helped pave the way for a 1,900-yard rusher in Miami signee Mark Fletcher.

Shaun Boykins
North Hardin HS
Wide Receiver

Commitment Date: April 26, 2023

Ratings
247Sports: No. 80 WR, No. 2 in Kentucky
247Sports Composite: No. 948 nationally, No. 122 WR, No. 7 in Kentucky
247Sports Composite Rating: 0.8611

North Hardin's Shaun Boykins became the first in-state prospect in Louisville's 2024 class when he announced for the Cardinals over Kentucky, West Virginia, Marshall and others.

As a junior, Boykins had897 yards and10 touchdowns on56 receptions. He's also rushed for an additional221 yards andfive scores on28 carries. He was named second-team All-State as a junior. He had 30 catches for 387 yards and five TDs as a sophomore.

Watch Boykins discuss his commitment by clicking HERE.

Boykins will be among a group of prospects that will make an official visit at Louisville in June.

Dylan Mesman
Saline, Mich.
Tight End

Commitment Date: April 28, 2023

Ratings
247Sports: No. 22 TE, No. 10 in Michigan
247Sports Composite: No. 387 nationally, No. 19 TE, No. 8 in Michigan
247Sports Composite Rating: 0.8933

Dylan Mesman, one of the nation's top tight end targets, announced for Louisville over finalist Michigan State. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound prospect also collected scholarship offers from Auburn, Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, Kentucky, Miami, Ole Miss, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, among others.

"I believe they were the right choice because of the coaching staff," Mesman told 247Sports. "Everyone I met and talked with there are all amazing people and just overall care about me. Coach Brohm is always known for using his tight ends, and it’s obvious in the statistics."

As a junior, Mesman caught 29 passes for 245 yards and six touchdowns. He was Honorable Mention All-Conference and second team Ann Arbor Dream Team. He has been recruited and playing up with the varsity since his freshman year.

Trent Carter
Jacksonville, Fla., The Bolles School
Linebacker

Commitment Date: May 21, 2023

Ratings
247Sports: No. 93 LB, No. 143 in Florida
247Sports Composite: No. 1,128 nationally, No. 105 LB, No. 52 in Florida
247Sports Composite Rating: 0.8511

Louisville added a fourth prospect from the Sunshine State to its 2024 recruiting class when Jacksonville linebacker Trent Carter announced for the Cardinals.

Carter's decision followed a spring visit that answered all questions that the three-star prospect had.

“I went up there for their spring game last month and I just fell in love with the program,” Carter told Cardinal Authority. “I fell in love with all the coaches, what they believed in. They were recruiting me as a middle linebacker, so I really think that my skill level relates a lot to how they play with their guard reads and everything that they do on their defense. It works very well with my skill level.”

His interest in Louisville extended beyond the football program and campus. He and his parent spent some time during his visit to see some of the city and that experience also left a strong impression.

“I loved it,” Carter said. “We drove around the city, and it reminded me a lot of Jacksonville, actually. With the downtown areas - it looked a lot like Jacksonville to me. So, I just fell in love with the city, fell in love with the school, the coaches, everything about.”

Carter is scheduled to make his official visit the weekend of June 2.