1. Nick Brooks
The Cardinals' No. 1 position in need at the moment is their offensive line. After losing Jordan Church to the Transfer Portal earlier this week, alongside multiple starters from last season like Pete Nygra and Trevonte Sylvester, the Cardinals are looking to add depth up front. Someone who would be a massive splash and could help anchor and revitalize the offensive line for the upcoming season is Texas transfer Nick Brooks.
The 6-foot-7, 350-pound offensive lineman started in three games while playing 221 snaps across five games in the 2025 season. He was a consensus 4-star recruit out of high school and ranked as high as No. 239 in the 2025 recruiting class. Now, after just his true freshman season, he enters the portal and emerges as a dream target for Louisville.
Someone with his massive frame and unlimited potential would be a huge addition to help block for the Cardinals' stacked rushing attack. Brooks ranks as a 4-star transfer and as high as No. 132 overall, the No. 6 interior offensive lineman, and the third-best offensive lineman still available.