Chris Bell continues to trend as one of the top players in college football as the wide receiver enters the 2025 season as the No. 2 receiver on another expert's draft board. Bell The Athletic's Dane Brugler recently put out his top wide receivers for the 2026 NFL Draft, and by no surprise, Bell was right where he belongs.
After earning the AJ Brown comparison, it appears everyone has Bell on their radar. He earned career highs in receptions and receiving yards last year, and many believe that this upcoming season, he is poised to have a 1,000-yard season while leading Louisville to its first College Football Playoffs.
Full story: Louisville football star WR already turning heads for 2026 NFL Draft
Louisville basketball eyes 2027 5-star sensation
Pat Kelsey and the Louisville Cardinals look to 2027 as they extend an offer to one of the best recruits in the cycle. Ryan Hampton announced a few days ago that Louisville basketball is now one of the first teams to make an offer to him, but Louisville is quickly in a recruiting showdown, as Auburn, Kansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas have also made offers.
The 5-star prospect is ranked as high as No. 5 in the nation and the No.1 shooting guard. He is also ranked as a small forward, where 247Sports ranks him No. 6 in the country and the No. 2 small forward.
Full story: Louisville trending towards nation’s No. 1 SG after recruiting update
5 Louisville sophomores poised for breakout seasons in 2025
Louisville football is expected to have a massive season this year under Jeff Brohm and Chris Bell; however, some underclassmen are also likely to take a big-time leap in 2025. The Cardinals' sophomore class is much better than a lot of people think, and we are here to break down some of their top sophomores heading into 2025.
So, here are five sophomores who are poised to take a big leap this season and have a breakout season for the Louisville Cardinals.
Full story: 5 Louisville sophomores ready to break out and shock college football fans