Louisville football hosted over nine recruits this past weekend and found out some excellent news right away. The Cardinals were able to earn commitments from three total recruits just hours after their visit concluded.
The Cardinals' 2026 class continues to impress the nation, as they have landed a total of 17 commitments and five 4-star recruits in the 2026 class. One of those 4-stars just recently committed on Sunday after he visited with Jeff Brohm and his staff, as Jamarcus Whyce is set to be a Cardinal and will be joined by 3-star tight end Nick Lautar.
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Louisville football lands multiple 4-stars and more after massive recruiting weekend
Louisville has earned a total of three commitments so far after their massive recruiting weekend, as Josiah Hope committed to the Cardinals earlier on Sunday as well. Hope is regarded as a 4-star prospect and the fourth-best recruit from Kentucky.
Whyce and Lautar helped elevate the Cardinals' 2026 commitment class to crack 247Sports' top 10, as the Cardinals' 17 commitments are now ranked No. 9 in the nation.
Louisville is thrilled to earn a commitment from both of these players, while Whyce is a player who can be a difference-maker. During his junior season, he was able to stack his stat sheet, securing 64 total tackles, seven sacks, and earning 13.5 tackles for a loss. The 4-star defensive tackle is ranked as the No. 29 best defensive tackle in the class and the 13th-best prospect out of Ohio. Louisville earned his verbal commitment over some of the best programs in the nation, beating out Notre Dame, Tennessee, Auburn, Illinois, and also their in-state rival, the Kentucky Wildcats.
As for Lautar, he is a 6-foot-5, 230-pound tight end regarded as the 46th-best prospect from Ohio and the 61st-best tight end in the 2026 cycle. The Cardinals were able to secure his verbal commitment over Kentucky, Wisconsin, Baylor, Pitt, and others.
Had a great time during this recruitment process!! I will be Committing to the University of Louisville!! #GOCARDS ‼️‼️ @JeffBrohm @dmccleskey23 @Kivy9292 @_CoachErv @CoachMarkHagen @CoachTreWB @AllenTrieu pic.twitter.com/Il8JUARKtg
— Jamarcus ‘FATT’ Whyce (@jamarcuswhyce_) June 2, 2025
100% Committed!!! #AGTG@Coach_RWallace @JeffBrohm @BrianBrohm @pete_nochta13 @LouisvilleFB @GoCards @CoachMicahFaler @Coach_Pflug pic.twitter.com/z1XdbwlrdD
— Nick Lautar TE (@nicklautar8) June 1, 2025
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