Two-Way '27 ATH Josiah Pouncy Commits to Louisville

Pouncy had an extremely prolific junior year on defense.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 8:55pm

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Josiah Pouncy, a two-way player from Cincinnati (Oh.) Taft, has announced his verbal commitment to the Louisville football program for the Class of 2027. Pouncy, who is ranked as the No. 23 athlete in the 2027 cycle, chose Louisville over several other offers.

Why it matters

Louisville has continued to build an impressive 2027 recruiting class, landing another top prospect in Pouncy. As a two-way player, Pouncy will provide versatility and playmaking ability on both offense and defense for the Cardinals.

The details

Pouncy, a 6-foot-2, 207-pound prospect, played primarily at linebacker while also spending time at wide receiver for Taft High School. As a junior, he had an astounding 186 total tackles, 42 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and an interception returned for a touchdown. Pouncy's commitment is the seventh for Louisville's 2027 class, which already ranks in the top-15 nationally.

  • Pouncy announced his commitment on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • Pouncy recently visited Louisville's campus in January 2026 to attend a men's basketball game against Duke.

The players

Josiah Pouncy

A two-way player from Cincinnati (Oh.) Taft High School, Pouncy is ranked as the No. 23 athlete in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Cornelius Tims III

A defensive lineman from Fort Myers (Fla.) South, Tims is also a 2027 commit to Louisville's recruiting class.

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What’s next

Pouncy will continue to develop and prepare for his senior season at Taft High School before enrolling at Louisville in 2027.

The takeaway

Louisville's 2027 recruiting class continues to take shape, with the addition of versatile two-way player Josiah Pouncy. The Cardinals are building an impressive group of talent that will help them compete at a high level in the future.