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Ron English predicts an NFL future for underrated Louisville linebacker

Antonio Watts is set for a major role on Louisville's defense in 2025, and with his unique skillset, Ron English expects him to eventually thrive in the NFL.

Louisville Cardinals Ron English, co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary, pushes linebacker Antonio Watts | Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Louisville has won 19 games since Jeff Brohm took over in 2023, and that success has translated to the NFL Draft. The Cardinals have had seven players selected across the past two NFL Drafts, and heading into the 2025 season, defensive coordinator Ron English has identified the program’s next pro prospect, linebacker Antonio Watts.