Taj Powell
Taj Powell is a three-star recruit from Springfield, OH (No. 1,066 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Louisville's 8 games this season.
Where Powell comes from
- Springfield, OH
- Springfield
- About 150 miles from L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,066 in the 2026 class.
Where Powell fits
Louisville lists 10 linebackers this season.
Louisville linebackers with a game this season
Louisville is 5-3. Next: at Georgia Tech, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Springfield, OH
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Brohm
Pass share
43.9%
215 pass / 275 run
Plays / game
61.2
8 games
Team sack rate
5.8%
241 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Louisville -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and tackling.
Louisville has produced 2 All-Conference linebackers. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Yasir Abdullah went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Joined Louisville in 2026
- 2026 Louisville BrohmYear 1 · Games –
- High school SpringfieldSpringfield, OH · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,066 in the 2026 class. Signed with Louisville.Also from Springfield: Aaron Scott Jr. (Oregon), Anthony Brown (Tulane), Royce Rogers (Buffalo) and 3 more.
2026
- Signed with LouisvilleThree-star, out of Springfield