2026 NFL Draft Watch: Louisville Cardinals Top Prospects

'All Access Football Draft Watch' brings you the top players from the Louisville Cardinals for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Plus, a look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft and our Global Prospect Tracker.

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TOP LOUISVILLE DRAFT-ELIGIBLE PROSPECTS FOR 2026

Location: Louisville, KY || Conference: ACC || Head Coach: Jeff Brohm (2 years: 19-8; Overall: 85-52) || NFL Draft Picks Under Brohm: 7 || NFL First Round Picks under Brohm: 0 || Cardinals in NFL: 23

Fresh off their biggest win during the Jeff Brohm era in an impressive victory over the Miami Hurricanes, several Louisville players are gaining steam amongst the NFL scouting community. In 2025, the Cardinals saw quarterback Tyler Shough selected in the second round with the No.40 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints. It was the highest player drafted by the program since offensive guard Mekhi Becton was chosen with the No.11 overall pick by the New York Jets.

For the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, Louisville could once again produce another first round prospect in wideout Chris Bell. The big-bodied, aggressive wideout has been a menace for the opposition, stepping up with clutch plays in big moments. In fact, it’s very possible that the Cardinals could wind up with more than the four players they had drafted in the Class of 2024, something that hasn’t happened in over a decade (2015).

Keep reading below for our complete list of draft-eligible Louisville prospects, plus a look ahead at some players to keep an eye on for 2027 and beyond, along with our Global Prospect Tracker, which keeps tabs on top international players. All Access Football & NFL Draft Bible, bringing you the names you need to know first, since 2002.