Louisville Players Named Athlon Sports Preseason All-ACC Selections

Louisville’s football program earned 12 preseason selections across the Athlon Sports Preseason All-ACC Teams released for the 2026 season, including 11 players named. The Cardinals had the second-most selections, behind Miami’s 17. Running back Isaac Brown and offensive lineman Lance Robinson were named to the First-Team Offense. Defensive end Clev Lubin and cornerback Tayon Holloway made the First-Team Defense, while Tre Richardson was selected as First-Team Specialist for kick returns. Louisville also placed five players on the First Team. Richardson moved to the Second Team as an all-purpose wide receiver, with linebackers Stanquan Clark and Antonio Watts named to the Second-Team Defense. Tight end Brody Foley earned Third-Team Offense honors, while linebacker Tyler Thompson and safety Koen Entringer were Third-Team Defense selections, plus offensive lineman Eryx Daugherty on the Fourth-Team Offense. The article highlights Brown’s 2,057 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns over two college seasons, alongside Robinson’s limited sack allowance over 457 pass-blocking snaps.