Louisville stealing elite CB from Miami's backyard sends a massive message

Louisville football lands elite CB over Miami and Auburn proves the Cardinals can out recruit top programms.
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Jeff Brohm and Louisville football land another key recruit in this absolute hot streak. Brohm and his big-time recruiter Vince Marrow stay red-hot as they just earned 3-star cornerback Devonte Anderson's commitment over ACC rival the Miami Hurricanes, and SEC giant, the Auburn Tigers.

Anderson is from West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Fla., and has elite skills as he emerged as Brohm's No. 1 target after Louisville landed 4-star Jayden McGregory. The Cardinals' defense, and specifically their secondary, is turning into an offensive nightmare as the Cardinals' 2026 class continues to land elite recruits.

The 6-foot-1 185 185-pound corner earned over 36 offers, and from top programs like Wisconsin, West Virginia, Pitt, Michigan State, Kansas State, Iowa State, Georgia Tech, Florida, Colorado, and more. He cut his list down to just six schools before committing to Louisville, and the Cardinals earned his commitment over Miami, Auburn, Rutgers, Maryland, and UCF.

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Devonte Anderson's commitment proves Louisville football can out-recruit Miami

Brohm earned a visit on May 30 after making an offer in March to the newest Cardinals commit. Louisville earning a commitment from the Florida native over Miami and Florida is a massive sign that Brohm and Marrow are becoming a dynamic duo and are poised to continue this hot streak.

Anderson is ranked No. 877 in the nation and is ranked as a cornerback, safety, and in the ATH category. Rivals ranks the Florida native as the No. 63 safety in the class, 247 Sports ranks him the No. 70 cornerback, while On3 Sports ranks him as the No. 40 ATH player. 247Sports ranks him highest as a Florida native, as he ranks No. 73 in the state rankings.

Brohm's 2026 recruiting class has now earned 22 commitments, including six 4-star recruits. Anderson marks the tenth defensive player to commit to Louisville in the 2026 cycle, and he will join an elite secondary that is highlighted by 4-stars Jayden McGregory and Jaydin Broadnax.

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