Taj Powell joins Louisville Cardinals as linebacker for upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Freshman linebacker Taj Powell, standing 6’2” and weighing 235 lbs, has joined the Louisville Cardinals ahead of the college football season. Hailing from Springfield, OH, Powell bypassed his final semester of high school to enroll early and participate in spring workouts. He is expected to contribute this fall, especially on special teams, due to recent NCAA rule changes allowing freshmen to play early without redshirting. Powell enters a legacy position at linebacker for Louisville, known for producing top talent over the years.
- •Taj Powell is a true freshman linebacker for the Louisville Cardinals.
- •He enrolled early to participate in spring workouts.
- •Powell is expected to play significant roles on special teams.
- •He comes from a strong athletic background in Ohio.
- •Recent NCAA rule changes allow more freshmen to play immediately.
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"TAJ POWELL #30 Height: 6’2” Weight: 235lb Position: LB Class: Freshman Hometown: Springfield, OH Summary: My brother from another mother, Mr. Taj Powell joins the Cards form Springfield, OH, a hotbed for MAC-tion athletes and guys looking to play ball in the Big Ten, or in Taj’s situation, the WVU Mountaineers. One trip to WVU […]
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