#41
Caleb Matelau
Returning to Louisville for 2026
Bradenton, Fla. → Manatee
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Brohm
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Louisville
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Louisville
Returning around him
- 1 Louisville player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -6 net (33 in / 39 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Louisville · Last season: 9-4 (AP #19) · Talent rank #50 · 2026 recruiting class #48
Background
PRONUNCIATION MAH-tay-LAU 2025: Made his collegiate debut against Eastern Kentucky. High School: had a season high eight tackles, including one tackle for a loss, in a 30-15 loss to Valdosta, Ga., Lowndes ... had five tackles, including two tackles for a loss, one sack, two quarterback hurries, a...
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