Louisville football is making serious noise on the 2027 recruiting trail - and they’re doing it early. With seven verbal commitments already locked in before spring ball, the Cardinals are building real momentum.
At the center of it all? Allen Evans, the top-ranked player in the state and a consensus four-star talent.
He’s also the No. 39 overall recruit in the 2027 class - a cornerstone prospect who gives Louisville instant credibility.
But it doesn’t stop with Evans. The Cardinals’ early haul includes three more four-star recruits, headlined by quarterback Jack Sorgi, the first pledge in this cycle.
Now, Louisville is trending upward with several more blue-chip targets, including in-state standout Jordan Haskins. Recruiting insiders have pegged Haskins as a strong Louisville lean, with a recent prediction giving the Cardinals a dominant 96% chance of landing him.
That kind of momentum is tough to ignore.
And there’s another name to watch - a big one, literally and figuratively. Maleek Lee, a disruptive 6-foot-3, 270-pound defensive lineman out of Booker High School in Sarasota, Florida, is quickly becoming one of the most coveted players on the Cardinals’ board. Lee turned heads over the weekend with a strong showing at the Rivals Miami Elite Camp, and now Louisville is firmly in the mix for his commitment.
This is shaping up to be a three-team race between Louisville, Florida, and Ohio State. The Gators recently hosted Lee for a visit and may have the slight edge at the moment, but Louisville isn’t backing down.
In fact, the Cardinals were the first program to offer Lee - a detail that could matter as decision time approaches. That early belief can leave a lasting impression.
Lee’s résumé backs up the hype. He racked up 50 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and even snagged an interception during his junior season.
Those are impact numbers from a player who can anchor a defensive front at the next level. Ranked as high as No. 357 overall in the class, No. 40 among defensive linemen, and No. 37 in the state of Florida, Lee has already collected 26 offers from Power Four programs, including Miami, Penn State, Nebraska, and Kentucky - not to mention the three front-runners.
Landing Lee would be a major win for a Louisville program that’s aiming for its first top-15 recruiting class in years. The Cardinals are currently sitting as high as No. 7 in 247Sports’ 2027 class rankings - a testament to the job head coach Jeff Brohm and recruiting ace Vince Marrow are doing on the trail. And with Haskins and Lee both still in play, the ceiling for this class is only getting higher.
Bottom line: Louisville isn’t just stacking talent - they’re doing it with purpose. This 2027 group is shaping up to be one of the strongest in program history, and if the Cardinals can close on a few more key targets, they’ll be in rare air. The foundation is being laid, and Brohm’s vision for Louisville football is coming into focus - fast.