Three players flying under the radar in Louisvile football spring practice
Louisville‘s final open spring football practice is this Friday, and before this month’s spring game, we’ve gotten a good look at some players whose stock is rising early in the offseason.
Ohio State transfer quarterback Lincoln Kienholz has been the subject of much of the buzz this offseason as the Cardinals look to offer a dynamic dual-threat running ability with him under center. We’ve also yet to see much of former Tulsa tight end Brody Foley and Vanderbilt wide receiver Tre Richardson, as both are recovering from injuries.
However, there have been several early key playmakers who entered spring ball a bit unheralded.
Cameron Gorin
With a spring injury to South Carolina transfer tackle Cason Henry, redshirt freshman Cameron Gorin has sprung into a major role, getting first-team reps in some of Louisville’s 11-on-11 segments. The Fishers, Indiana, native made his college debut against Eastern Kentucky last season, playing all 27 snaps at left tackle while spending much of the season learning. New offensive line coach Dale Williams has put a lot of trust in the athletic 6-foot-5 tackle through spring ball, allowing him to learn through his mistakes.
The son of an eight-year NFL veteran, Gorin has shown he is coachable.
“Cam Gorin has moved to that tackle position, the redshirt freshman, very talented. His dad played in the NFL. He’s gonna be an outstanding player for us this year,” head coach Jeff Brohm said following a spring practice.
Whether Gorin ends up starting games for Louisville this year or not, he’ll be a valuable depth piece and may be the most talented offensive lineman on the roster.
DJ Waller Jr.
If DJ Waller can stay healthy, Louisville may have two of the most athletic starting cornerbacks in the ACC. Tayon Holloway returns for his senior season as an All-ACC talent, and the transfer portal addition of the 6-foot-3 Waller bolsters the corner room with talent.
Transferring in from Kentucky, along with a strong relationship with Vince Marrow, Waller only started in two games last fall, missing most of the season due to injury. The year before that, his first year with the Cats, he also dealt with injuries but was productive in seven games, totaling a couple of pass breakups and 13 tackles. But as a true freshman at Michigan, the Youngstown product was an impact player both as a backup defensive back and on special teams. He was named the defensive freshman of the week four times with the Wolverines.
In practice this spring, Waller has looked the part. The talent isn’t hard to see; it jumps off his frame with long arms and legs, but also a strong 210 pounds of muscle. He’s been sticky in coverage, added a sense of swagger to the rom, and seems to have made strides in terms of his ball-skills.
Jackson Voth
With Tre Richardson injured and recovering from foot surgery, Drake transfer wide receiver Jackson Voth has filled in nicely as a valuable piece in the slot.
The 5-foot-11 pass catcher has a knack for being in the right place at the right time and has shown some slipperiness in the middle of the field. Voth can get behind the linebackers with his quickness and is rather sure-handed at this point in his career.
Originally redshirting as a freshman at Kansas State, Voth went to the FCS-level for the 2025 season and played with the Bulldogs. In one season at Drake, Voth caught 51 balls for 600 yards and five touchdowns. The junior has made several standout plays this spring and seems to have developed a nice early connection with Kienholz. A little bit gadgety as well, Voth can be utilized in the backfield on jet sweeps, and as Louisville looks to become a dominant-run team, the short-passing game is just as important.
There also seems to be an expectation that Voth will play a role in Louisville’s return game.
