3. Kadin Fife - DT
The Cardinals hosted one of their top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class this weekend as 4-star defensive tackle Kadin Fife was on campus for the Louisville Week 1 showdown. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound defensive lineman has been one of Louisville's primary targets defensively after they made an offer this spring.
Fife has received over 21 offers so far in his recruiting process, including those from major schools such as Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Miami, USC, and others. He is one of the top recruited defensive linemen in the nation, ranking as high as No. 232 nationally, and the No. 24 defensive linemen in the 2027 cycle, according to 247Sports.
Louisville was his first official visit, following unofficial visits to Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee. On3 Sports says Vince Marrow and the Cardinals have a big challenge competing with the SEC schools, but after this weekend, Louisville hopes they skyrocket their chances.
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