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Louisville names Deion Branch new WRs coach for 2025 season

IMG_6598by:Nick Kosko•02/04/25•

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Louisville is expected to hire Deion Branch as their new wide receiver’s coach, according to Jody Demling. On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed the report.

He previously served as the team’s Director of Player Development. Not only that, Branch was the Cardinals’ interim head coach in 2022, going 1-0 and winning the Fenway Bowl.

Branch held it down after the departure of Scott Satterfield and prior to the arrival of head coach Jeff Brohm.

Branch played for Louisville in 2000 and ’01 before becoming a second round pick by the New England Patriots. During his final season, Branch put up 72 catches, 1,188 yards and nine touchdowns.

He was twice named First-Team All-Conference USA before going pro. With the Patriots (2002-05), Branch was a two-time Super Bowl champion and was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIX, a 24-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

He also spent five seasons with Seattle Seahawks before returning to New England in the middle of the 2010 season and played his final season (2013) with the Indianapolis Colts.

Branch finished his FNL career with 518 catches, 6,644 yards and 39 touchdowns.

Deion Branch hired as new WRs coach for Louisville

Branch will have a more hands on approsvh with the offense, working with the wide receivers in 2025. That’s good news for Akron WR transfer Bobby Golden.

Golden was the second-leading receiver for the Zips this past season. The Miami native spent three seasons at Akron prior to entering the transfer portal.

As a freshman in 2022, Golden appeared in nine games and caught one pass for 5 yards. During the 2023 season he saw his role increase, playing in 12 games and catching 18 passes for 143 yards. He had his most productive year yet in 2024 and is now transferring to Louisville.

He will play for Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm at Louisville. The former quarterback is known for his creativity on the offensive side of the ball.

Brohm just wrapped up his second season at Louisville, and he helped the Cardinals reach the nine-win mark in 2024.