Max Merz
Freshman offensive lineman on Louisville's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 310 lb · Fort Thomas, KY · Highlands
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1976 nationally · Signed with Louisville
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Louisville's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Louisville in 2026.
Max Merz
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Louisville3-star out of Highlands
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 offensive line 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 line · 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: No. 11 recruit out of Kentucky and the 121st-best interior offensive lineman in his class according to 247Sports… In addition to Louisville, he held six college offers, including Eastern Kentucky, Kent State, Marshall, Toledo and Troy… earned third-team All-State honors … recognized...