Three possible options to fill out the 2021 Louisville football recruiting class
By Dalton Pence
Yousef Mugharbil – Offensive tackle
6’5, 304-pounds – Murphy, NC
Louisville will use one of the remaining spots to add another offensive lineman, and Yosef Mugharbil is the top-rated on the big board. The four-star offensive tackle is rated as the 259th-best prospect in the country; with the staff’s ties to the state of North Carolina, he’s a prospect to keep an eye on.
The Murphy, NC native is also considering Florida, Penn State, NC State, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech. Mugharbil has also received offers from Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia Tech, Arkansas, etc.
Watch: Yousef Mugharbil’s junior season highlights
247Sports Director of Scouting Barton Simmons had this to say about Mugharbil as a prospect:
"“Thick but not oversized as an offensive line prospect. Length and skillset could push him more towards the offensive interior. Nasty run blocker that plays through the whistle. Seeks second level defenders with urgency. Athletic enough to keep his feet and find additional work as a downfield blocker. Very inexperienced as a pass blocker but shows an effective kick step against suspect pass rush threats. Not a sudden mover at the snap. Needs to be more active with his hands. Can get top heavy at times. You don’t see him move big bodies as a high school run blocker.”"
Simmons has projected Mugharbil as a starter at the next level.
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The 6-foot-5, 315lb lineman could see roles at either the guard or tackle positions; the raw talent and work ethic will mesh well with Dwayne Ledford’s coaching. The Cardinals already hold commitments from Zen Michalski, Aaron Gunn, and Michael Gonzalez; however, depth in the trenches is what Satterfield and company are addressing in every class.