Louisville standout RB, former Freshman All-American, announces decision to enter transfer portal
By Andrew Olson
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A big name is hitting the transfer portal, but many teams may not be involved.
Louisville standout running back Isaac Brown announced Thursday morning that he is entering his name into the transfer portal. Brown has rushed for over 2,000 yards in 2 seasons with the Cardinals.
Brown shared that his portal entry will include a “do not contact” tag. It will be up to Brown which teams he speaks to, an indication he may already have a destination in mind.
“I would like to thank God for my family, teammates and Louisville fans who have been supporting me since committing 2022. The community, the fans, the staff has become a family that I could rely on. My teammates are my brothers for life, and Louisville will always be in my heart,” Brown wrote in a note posted on social media.
“After much thought and prayer with my family, l will be entering the Transfer Portal during the January 2026 cycle as a DO NOT CONTACT The time I spent as a Cardinal will be cherished by my family and I forever!
“I am thankful to be able to play this game and thankful for the opportunities that will allow me to continue to develop my craft and chase my dreams of playing in the NFL someday.
“Thank you UofL,
“1 Out”
A Miami native and Homestead product, Brown burst on the scene in 2024 with a sensational debut season. In 13 games, he rushed 165 times for 1,173 yards and 11 touchdowns. He won ACC Rookie of the Year after averaging 7.1 yards per carry for 90.2 yards per game.
Brown was limited to just 9 games in 2025. He finished under 1,000 yards, but he averaged 8.8 yards per attempt for 98.2 yards per game, finishing with 884 yards on 101 carries.
The transfer portal opens for entry on Saturday.
Thank you Louisville pic.twitter.com/axhq09F0J2
— Isaac Brown (@isaac6brown_) January 1, 2026
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