Published Jan 17, 2023
Top prospects react to Louisville Jr. Day visit
Sean Williams  •  Rivals.com
National Recruiting Analyst

Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm and his staff already made a big splash in the 2024 class with the recent commitment of five-star linebacker TJ Capers. They are hoping that momentum continues as they Cardinals hosted their first Jr. Day of the Brohm-era this past weekend.

Rivals.com has reactions from some of the top prospects that were in the Derby City this past weekend.

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"The visit was everything I thought it would be. I will definitely be back. The staff really liked what they seen in me on film and when I arrived. I don’t know much about the staff, but I’m excited to build a relationship with everyone. Coach (Steve) Ellis is a real straight forward, very knowledgable, God fearing guy that any defensive back would love to get developed from on and off the field."

*****

"I stopped by for a little bit to meet Coach (Jeff) Brohm and the new offensive line coach (Richard Owens). I really like all of them and I'm super happy they are there. I've known most of them since they were at Purdue."

*****

"It was great! Loved the new staff and some of the new things they’ve done, but it’s always good having a visit at the home town school."

*****

"Everything was great. I like the mindset that they are implementing into the team. I met the wide receivers (Garrick McGee) and defensive back (Steve Ellis) coach and I liked both of them and the way the seek to coach."

*****

"What stood out to me was the plan that they had to make Louisville great and how ready they came in to do something great."

*****

"Louisville football’s new coaching staff is definitely something special and know what they are talking about. What I noticed most was their strength staff and the program they create for each player and how it affects that person and their position/performance on the field."

*****

"Biggest thing that stood out to me was the new coaching staff and their emphasis on bettering each player as a man first so that he can be successful on the field and afterwards. Specifically Coach (Jeff) Brohm and my position coach, Coach (Steve) Ellis, made each player know that a strong personal relationship was the foundation of good teams."

*****

"The coaches seemed very interested in me being there and they were very open and friendly."

*****

"What stood out the most for me was when head Coach (Jeff) Brohm talked about education before anything."