Karsten Busch
Karsten Busch is a four-star recruit from Louisville, KY, out of St. Xavier (No. 458 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Miami's 8 games this season.
Where Busch comes from
- Louisville, KY
- St. Xavier
- About 900 miles from Hard Rock Stadium
- Four-star, No. 458 in the 2026 class.
Where Busch fits
Miami lists 11 linebackers this season.
Miami linebackers with a game this season
Miami is 8-0, No. 1 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Notre Dame, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. Xavier
Also from Louisville, KY
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mario Cristobal
Pass share
47.3%
259 pass / 289 run
Plays / game
68.5
8 games
Team sack rate
3.5%
285 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A four-star recruit at linebacker for Miami -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect at linebacker.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Miami has produced 17 All-Conference linebackers. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Francisco Mauigoa went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Joined Miami in 2026
- 2026 Miami CristobalYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. XavierLouisville, KY · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 458 in the 2026 class. Signed with Miami.Also from St. Xavier: Micah Carter (Louisville) and Marlon Harbin (Louisville).
2026
- Signed with MiamiFour-star, out of St. Xavier