In-state 2027 ATH Juju Harmon plans Louisville go to, eyes offer
One of the state’s fastest risers among the class of 2027, Scott County High School’s (Georgetown, Ky) Jermaine (Juju) Harmon Jr. just recently scheduled a visit to Louisville as he is nearing a scholarship offer with the program.
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound linebacker (ATH) currently holds deals from Kentucky, Miami (OH), Eastern Kentucky, Ohio, and Toledo. However, has been on the Cards’ radar for quite a long time and much more so now as an increasing junior.
Harmon’s relationship with the freshly designated U of L director of player workers and basic manager, Vince Marrow, originally started during his time in Lexington. And while Marrow’s current attention is concentrated on the 2026 class and the upcoming transfer portal class, Louisville’s personnel has actually still remained in talks with Harmon.
“I have not received an offer yet,” Harmon informed Cardinal Sports. “However Coach (Mark) Ivey and I have remained in interaction, and I’m absolutely being targeted by them.”
Harmon has actually set up an on-campus see at Louisville for November 8, when the Cards handle California at L&N Stadium.
“I was wanting to go to the Clemson game, but we have a game that day,” Harmon said. “So, I’ll be at the Cal game.”
While staying at home and remaining is definitely a possibility for Harmon, he recently exposed that with his recent climb and interest from schools like Indiana, Northwestern, Florida, and Ohio State ahead of his junior season, it isn’t something he considers “make or break” in his school of option.
“As far as staying at home, I’m not one who needs to be near to home. I just want to go to the best school for me. My friends and family will discover a method to celebrate me any place I go.”
Likewise, when looking at a program, the rising junior will value a program with a fast and aggressive defense where he can be disruptive and a playmaker.
In terms of his fit at Louisville with linebacker coach Mark Ivey and defensive organizer Ron English, Harmon has excellent size and intangibles for the position at his age. He’s active enough to drop back in coverage and play in the secondary, however can likewise use his size to make plays at the line of scrimmage. A great contrast would be the present STAR or LB/S hybrid in the Red and Black, Antonio Watts.
“Initially, I was viewed as the Jack (nickel), but I’ve been getting a great deal of interest lately as a within, out linebacker. Simply depends upon the group. I was informed by a number of teams that they see me as a weapon due to the fact that I’m flexible,” Harmon said.
Versatility is the name of the game on the protective side of the ball in today’s world and Harmon is an increasing star in that area.
Harmon has a methods to precede he shows up on a college school, however with Louisville on his radar and vice versa, he is a name to know in the 2027 class. This approaching season, he wants to win a state title at Scott County and continue rising on recruiting boards.
Here are his sophomore year, highlights