Louisville football received devastating news this morning as they learned that their 4-star commitment, Evan Hampton, had decommitted from the program and committed to Vanderbilt instead. This gut-wrenching punch came as a complete surprise to the fans and the program, as Louisville was confident the Kentucky native would wear red and black.
Hampton was one of the Cardinals' top commitments in the 2026 cycle as he ranked as the best Kentucky native by many recruiting sites, and was ranked as high as No. 171 in the 2026 class. Hampton is an elite running back, and this heartbreaking update crushes the Cardinals fans.