Louisville EDGE Demon Clowney Re-Enters Transfer Portal
Edge rusher Demon Clowney, who joined Louisville from Charlotte during the winter transfer portal window, has decided to re-enter the transfer portal, as reported by On3’s Pete Nakos and confirmed by Louisville Cardinals On SI.
Though the official 10-day spring portal window doesn’t open until April 16, graduate transfers have the freedom to move between the winter and spring portal windows.
Clowney becomes the first Louisville player to enter the portal this spring, following the team’s recent start to spring practice on March 4. So far, 19 players have transferred out of the program this offseason, not including Clowney.
The 6-foot-4, 255-pound defensive end was a key contributor during his two seasons with Charlotte. In 2023, he appeared in 12 games, making five starts, and recorded 33 tackles (13 solo), 4.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery. In 2024, he played in 10 games, starting three, and posted 26 tackles (14 solo), six tackles for loss, and two sacks.
Originally a top-250 prospect in the Class of 2020, Clowney spent his first three seasons at Ole Miss, where he played in 11 games and recorded 10 tackles (five solo), three tackles for loss, and two sacks. He is the cousin of NFL star Jadeveon Clowney, the former No. 1 overall pick.
Despite losing Clowney, Louisville has done well in replenishing their roster, having secured 20 commitments via the transfer portal so far. They are expected to continue adding more talent during the spring window.
Louisville finished the 2024 season with a 9-4 record, including a 35-34 victory over Washington in the Sun Bowl. The team’s spring game is scheduled for April 11, and their 2025 season under head coach Jeff Brohm will kick off against Eastern Kentucky on August 30 at L&N Stadium.
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