Louisville football lands biggest commitment yet in class of 2019

Jake Lourim | Courier Journal

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The Louisville football program has finally made a splash in the 2019 recruiting cycle, landing a top junior-college tight end in Austin Griffin on Monday.

Griffin wrote on Twitter that he committed to Louisville, giving the Cardinals their highest-rated recruit in this class. Among all junior-college prospects, Griffin ranks No. 10 in the country and No. 1 among tight ends, according to 247sports.com's composite rankings.

Louisville already had two tight ends in the class, but Griffin gives them an option who can play right away. Listed at 6-foot-7 and 250 pounds, he caught four passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns for Mt. San Antonio College last season. He'll presumably be a candidate to play often in 2019.

Bobby Petrino's staff has emphasized Griffin's position all year as they try to beef up a room that has just two scholarship players, Kemari Averett and Jordan Davis, with eligibility beyond 2018.

Louisville also has commitments from tight end Sam Snyder and Jeremiah Pruitte, a multi-position athlete who can play tight end.

With Griffin's commitment, the 2019 recruiting class jumps to No. 61 in 247sports.com's team rankings.

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