CARSON HILBERT #35Height: 63Weight: 215lbPosition: KClass: RS FreshmanHometown: Louisville, KYSummary: I hit on the hometown hero Hilbert last year as the Cards snagged one of, if not the best, local kickers off the market from Trinity in 2025. Knowing we had Keller and Swaggy C in the mix not many expected the walk-on to see serious time as a true freshman, and there was a possibility that formula remained the same heading into 2026 with both vets still having eligibility. Then the transfer portal struck.With Cooper Ranvier leaving the program and heading out to Tennessee, Keller was the one elevated to the role of starter on paper but just like every position, it must be earned daily. As some Spring struggles came to light, the window for Carson to maybe slide in there as an alternative was opening wider by the day. Since that time the Cards did grab another transfer kicker off the market in Garth White, but Hilbert is still firmly in the running to win that spot if he performs well. The Cards have had some incredible kickers over the years, and under the Jeff Brohm era Louisville has played some extremely tight football games where 3 points can swing the outcome regularly. The starting kicker and kickoff specialist roles will an interesting battle in the fall, so dont be shocked if you see Carson win one of those before the year is over.