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Ranking each of the Louisville football positions from weakest to strongest

By Jacob Lane

SYRACUSE, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Hassan Hall #19 of the Louisville Cardinals carries the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on November 9, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Hassan Hall #19 of the Louisville Cardinals carries the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on November 9, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 24: Lynn Bowden Jr #1 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball while defended by C.J. Avery #9 of the Louisville Cardinals on November 24, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 24: Lynn Bowden Jr #1 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball while defended by C.J. Avery #9 of the Louisville Cardinals on November 24, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

5. Linebacker

Returnees: Dorian Etheridge (Jr.), C.J. Avery (R-Jr.), Rodjay Burns (R-Jr.), P.J. Blue (R-Jr.), Quen Head (Jr.), Yasir Abdullah (So.), Boosie Whitlow (R-Sr.), Gary McCrae (R-Sr.), Nick Okeke (R-So.)

Not returning: Malik Staples (R-Jr.), Kam Jones (R-Fr.)

Newcomers: Allen Smith (Fr.), Mont Montgomery (So.), Zach Edwards (Fr.), Dorian Jones (Fr.), T.J. Holl (Graduate Transfer, Colgate)

Projected starters: CJ Avery (OLB), Dorian Etheridge (ILB), T.J. Holl (ILB), Boosie Whitlow (OLB)

Player to watch: Boosie Whitlow

There’s a lot to look forward to in 2019-20 when it comes to the current linebacker group. One, the group will be headed up by Cort Dennison, who returns after one season in Oregon. Secondly, there is a lot of experience returning. Just in your projected starters alone you will have 69 games played without even adding in Boosie Whitlow, a former four star recruit.

There’s depth at every position, there’s speed, there’s experience, there’s youth, and there without a doubt be much improved tackling, aggression, and playmaking.

Position Grade: B-

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