2026 Football Signing Class

Bryten Close
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 300
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Campbellsville, Ky.
- Prev School:
- Taylor County HS
- High School:
- Taylor County HS
Consensus three-star prospect … three-star recruit from 247Sports … ranked the No. 93 offensive tackle nationally and No. 7 overall player in Kentucky … rated the No. 87 player by the Rival Industry standards and the No. 7 player in the state … ranked as the No. 89 offensive lineman and the No. 7 player in Kentucky by Rivals … tabbed by ESPN as the No. 70 offensive lineman and the No. 7 player in Kentucky… helped Taylor County to a 7-4 record as a senior … notched 31 tackles on defense and helped the Cardinals rushing for more than 2,200 yards … named the 4A District 2 Lineman of the Year … finished with 60 tackles with 15 TFLs as a junior … chose Louisville over offers from East Carolina, Liberty, Ohio, Western Kentucky and others.
Koen Entringer Media Availability (4/3/2026)
Friday, April 03
FB: Brandon Sharp Media Availability (4/3/26)
Friday, April 03
FB: Running Backs Coach Chris Barclay Media Availability (4/3/26)
Thursday, April 02
FB: Linebackers Coach Adam Mueller Media Availability
Tuesday, March 31














