Bryten Close
6′6″ · 300 lb · Campbellsville, KY · Taylor County
Where he comes from
- Campbellsville, KY
- Taylor County
- About 50 miles from L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1211 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8678.
Where he fits
Louisville lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Louisville offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 51st in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
Louisville’s week
- RecordLouisville is 4-3.
- Next gamevs Stanford · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From Taylor County
Awards
A three-star recruit at tackle for Louisville -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 51st nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Louisville has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Jamon Brown went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
In the game threads
at Syracuse, Oct 17Man we just cannot close this out.Louisville fan, r/CFB game threadvs Florida State, Oct 9Heel might have been out by the time he got possession but it’s so close feels like this would be a “stands”Louisville fan, r/CFB game threadat NC State, Oct 35/6 on 3rd down conversions just in the 1st quarter alone. Guys standing there by themselves close to the sticks for a easy first down. This defense is bad man.Louisville fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow him
Joined Louisville in 2026
- 2026 Louisville BrohmYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Louisville in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,211 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Louisville in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Louisville3-star out of Taylor County