Louisville Recruit Touts 2027 Class as 'Historic'

Sebastian Blue joins elite group of local prospects committed to Cardinals.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Sebastian Blue, a defensive lineman from Louisville, has recently committed to play for the University of Louisville. Blue joins his high school teammate Allen Evans as part of what he believes could be a historic 2027 recruiting class for the Cardinals.

Why it matters

Louisville has been working to build a strong in-state recruiting pipeline, and landing commitments from elite local prospects like Blue and Evans is a key part of that strategy. A highly-ranked 2027 class could provide a major boost to the Cardinals' football program.

The details

Blue, a local defensive lineman, has pledged his commitment to join the University of Louisville's 2027 recruiting class. He will be playing alongside his high school teammate Allen Evans, who is also a highly-touted prospect in the 2027 class.

  • Sebastian Blue committed to Louisville in February 2026.

The players

Sebastian Blue

A defensive lineman from Louisville who has committed to play for the University of Louisville in 2027.

Allen Evans

Sebastian Blue's high school teammate, who is also a highly-ranked prospect committed to Louisville's 2027 recruiting class.

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What they’re saying

“We can be a historic class for Louisville. I really believe that.”

— Sebastian Blue (on3.com)

The takeaway

Louisville's ability to keep top local talent like Blue and Evans home is a positive sign for the future of the program, as they look to build a strong in-state recruiting base to complement their national recruiting efforts.