< Previous2022 LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL GoCards.com | @UofLFootball 29 MEDIA PREVIEW TEAM COACHES REVIEW HONORS PROS RECORDS U OF LLamar Jackson Mekhi Becton 2022 LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL 30 GoCards.com | @UofLFootball MEDIA PREVIEW TEAM COACHES REVIEW HONORS PROS RECORDS U OF L U of L FIRST-ROUND SELECTIONS Sheldon Rankins Year Rd Pick Player Pos Age Team 2020 1 11 Mekhi Becton OT 21 New York Jets 2018 1 18 Jaire Alexander CB 21 Green Bay Packers 2018 1 32 Lamar Jackson QB 21 Baltimore Ravens 2016 1 12 Sheldon Rankins DT 22 New Orleans Saints 2015 1 14 DeVante Parker WR 22 Miami Dolphins 2014 1 18 Calvin Pryor DB 22 New York Jets 2014 1 26 Marcus Smith LB 22 Philadelphia Eagles 2014 1 32 Teddy Bridgewater QB 21 Minnesota Vikings 2009 1 28 Eric Wood C 23 Buffalo Bills 2007 1 10 Amobi Okoye DT 20 Houston Texans 1994 1 13 Joe Johnson DE 22 New Orleans Saints 1991 1 25 Ted Washington NT 23 San Francisco 49ers 1987 1 23 Bruce Armstrong T 21 New England Patriots 1980 1 19 Otis Wilson LB 22 Chicago Bears 1964 1 9 Ken Kortas DT 22 St. Louis Cardinals 1958 1 11 Lenny Lyles DB 22 Baltimore Colts DeVante Parker Jaire Alexander Eric Wood2022 LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL GoCards.com | @UofLFootball 31 MEDIA PREVIEW TEAM COACHES REVIEW HONORS PROS RECORDS U OF L STRENGTH & ConditioningBowl Tradition 2022 LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL 32 GoCards.com | @UofLFootball MEDIA PREVIEW TEAM COACHES REVIEW HONORS PROS RECORDS U OF Ldition 2022 LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL GoCards.com | @UofLFootball 33 MEDIA PREVIEW TEAM COACHES REVIEW HONORS PROS RECORDS U OF LFirst-Class Facilities 2022 LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL 34 GoCards.com | @UofLFootball MEDIA PREVIEW TEAM COACHES REVIEW HONORS PROS RECORDS U OF Ls Facilities 2022 LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL GoCards.com | @UofLFootball 35 MEDIA PREVIEW TEAM COACHES REVIEW HONORS PROS RECORDS U OF LSpring Academics Playing With Degree This Fall Yasir Abdullah Adonis Boone Caleb Chandler Malik Cunningham Marvin Dallas Yaya Diaby Emmauel Sowders Evan Conley Nicario Harper Josh Johnson Chandler Jones Isaac Martin Monty Montgomery Trevor Reid Momo Sanogo Dee Wiggins Student-athletes with 4.0 GPA: 3 AD Honor Roll (3.0 GPA or Higher): 50 Spring 2022 GPA: 2.84 Graduates: 13 Playing with a Degree Fall 2022: 16 2022 LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL 36 GoCards.com | @UofLFootball MEDIA PREVIEW TEAM COACHES REVIEW HONORS PROS RECORDS U OF L Spring Graduates Adonis Boone Aidan Robbins Chandler Jones Dayna Kinnaird (masters degree) Derek Dorsey (masters degree) Emmauel Sowders Evan Conley Russ Yeast (masters degree) Ryan Chalifoux (masters degree) Trevor Reid Yasir Abdullah Yaya Diaby Zach Williamsonademics 2022 LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL GoCards.com | @UofLFootball 37 MEDIA PREVIEW TEAM COACHES REVIEW HONORS PROS RECORDS U OF L2022 LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL 38 GoCards.com | @UofLFootball MEDIA PREVIEW TEAM COACHES REVIEW HONORS PROS RECORDS U OF L About UofL F ounded in 1798 as one of the nation’s first city-owned, public universities, the University of Louisville (UofL) is a vital ecosystem that creates thriving futures for students, our community and society. As one of only 79 universities in the Unit- ed States to earn recognition by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Com- munity Engaged university, we are uniquely positioned to impact lives in areas of student success and research and innovation, while our dynamic connection with our local and global communities provides unparalleled opportunities for students and citizens both. Located just south of the heart of Ken- tucky’s largest city, UofL’s Belknap Campus is home to eight of the university’s 12 aca- demic schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education and Human Devel- opment, the J.B. Speed School of Engineer- ing, the Graduate School, the Brandeis School of Law, the School of Music, and the Kent School of Social Work. The Health Sci- ences Center is located in downtown Louis- ville’s medical complex and is home to the schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Public Health and Information Sciences, along with University of Louisville Hospital and UofL Health – Jewish Hospital. The UofL Health enterprise includes an addi- tional three hospitals, four medical centers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, Brown Cancer Center and nearly 200 physician practice locations. The ShelbyHurst campus, located in eastern Louisville, is home to several uni- versity centers, as well as an office park for business and technology endeavors. Redefining Student Success At UofL, we prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders, whatever their passions may be. UofL’s more than 23,000 students study in 12 schools and col- leges offering undergraduate degrees in more than 50 fields, master’s degrees in over 75 areas, and doctoral and profes- sional degrees in more than 35 disciplines. Proudly, UofL is a producer of top scholars, including over 150 Fulbright Scholarships awarded since 2003 – more than all other Kentucky public institutions combined. A diverse and active student body enrich- es the educational experience at UofL. As of 2021, students of color represent over 28% of student enrollment. Kentucky residents account for a majority of UofL’s student population; however more than 20% of our students are from all other U.S. states and territories and we have a growing popula- tion of international students. This dynamic tapestry of perspectives helps our Cardinal Community fuel positive change. Beyond academics, UofL invests in the whole student, 100providing support and resources that allow for transformative, pur- pose-driven and engaged learning. We are committed to ensuring access to higher edu- cation for all, including increasing the avail- ability of financial aid for low-income and first-generation college students and provid- ing additional support and resources for underrepresented populations. UofL is rec- ognized among the nation’s best institutions for African American, LatinX and LGBTQ+ students. We have also been repeatedly designated a military friendly school. By striving for a more equitable and accessible campus community, UofL aims to change the course of future generations while pre- paring students for the careers, workplaces and complex challenges of tomorrow. Research and innovation powerhouse At UofL, we don’t only push for progress among our students. We also harness the power of innovation to better our commu- nity and beyond. The university has cen- tered research around solving three Grand Challenges of our time, aiming to advance health, empower communities and engineer the future economy through discoveries that will build a better world. In 2021, the uni- versity generated its highest research fund- ing ever, totaling more than $200 million. Research has long been a cornerstone of UofL, where undergraduates and gradu- ate students work side by side with experts in their fields. The university is a leader in manufacturing and technology, and has earned international acclaim for ground- breaking breakthroughs in medicine, including transplantation, cancer research, cardiac care and spinal cord research. Across our three campuses, faculty and student researchers are aided by leading- edge computer systems and laboratories, focusing on high-demand fields including bioengineering, nanotechnology, additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence.. With the belief it takes only one spark to ignite world-changing innovation, we are not only creating, but applying knowledge that Improves lives. Premier Metropolitan University With an alumni network more than 150,000 strong, the magnitude of Cardinal achievements is felt across the world. At home, the university is one of Louisville’s largest employers and contributes signifi- cantly to the cultural and intellectual life of the community. The city serves as a class- room for UofL students, who benefit from internships and co-ops with businesses including local startups and global corpo- rations. Access to powerful partnerships with GE, Yum! Brands, UPS, IBM, Adobe, Humana and other top employers improves students’ educational experience, giving them the opportunity to apply their knowl- edge toward real-world projects and issues . Our students, faculty and staff also engage in service with a purpose, setting out to impact the economic, social and cultural health and well-being of communities while empowering students to make a difference. University members give back by participat- ing in more than 540,000 service hours each year. For more than a decade, UofL’s Signature Partnership initiative has worked to enhance historically underserved areas of the city is and is recognized as a national model for community engagement. Through the university’s approach to education, innovation and connection Car- dinals make impacts that make a difference, shaping a better future for all. UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLENext >