Bryten Close
Freshman offensive tackle on Louisville's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 300 lb · Campbellsville, KY · Taylor County
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1211 nationally · Signed with Louisville
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive tackle on Louisville's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Louisville in 2026.
Buzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Also worth knowing:
“the only ACC teams that needs to be ranked are Miami Virginia and Louisville and SMU in that order. unfortunately, FSU is still mentally recovering from 63-3. they can’t win close games, can’t win in shootouts.”
Bryten Close
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Louisville3-star out of Taylor County
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Brohm
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tackle for Louisville -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Louisville has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Jamon Brown went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Louisville
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive tackle · Louisville
Returning around him
- 35% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 1 Louisville player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (33 in / 40 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Louisville · Last season: 9-4 (AP #19) · Talent rank #37 · 2026 recruiting class #48
Background
High School: 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 Rivals Industry standards and the No. 7 player in the state … ranked as the No. 89 offensive lineman...