Max Merz
6′4″ · 310 lb · Fort Thomas, KY · Highlands
Where he comes from
- Fort Thomas, KY
- Highlands
- About 100 miles from L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1976 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8522.
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 Highlands
Also from Fort Thomas, KY
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Louisville in the news
- Kelsey urges court to end eligibility chaos
- Louisville commit cancels visits
Yahoo Sports Oct 14
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line 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.
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).
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. 1,976 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 Highlands