In-state 2027 ATH Juju Harmon plans Louisville visit, 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. 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 offers from Kentucky, Miami (OH), Eastern Kentucky, Ohio, and Toledo. But, has been on the Cards’ radar for quite some time and even more so now as a rising junior.

Harmon’s relationship with the newly appointed U of L director of player personnel and general manager, Vince Marrow, originally began during his time in Lexington. And while Marrow’s current attention is focused on the 2026 class and the upcoming transfer portal class, Louisville’s staff has still been in talks with Harmon.

“I haven’t received an offer yet,” Harmon told Cardinal Sports. “But Coach (Mark) Ivey and I have been in communication, and I’m definitely being targeted by them.”

Harmon has scheduled an on-campus visit at Louisville for November 8, when the Cards take on California at L&N Stadium.

“I was wanting to attend the Clemson game, but we have a game that day,” Harmon said. “So, I’ll be at the Cal game.”

While staying home and remaining is certainly a possibility for Harmon, he recently revealed 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 choice.

“As far as staying home, I’m not one who needs to be close to home. I just want to attend the perfect school for me. My family and friends will find a way to celebrate me wherever I go.”

Also, 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 coordinator Ron English, Harmon has excellent size and intangibles for the position at his age. He’s nimble enough to drop back in coverage and play in the secondary, but can also use his size to make plays at the line of scrimmage. A good comparison would be the current STAR or LB/S hybrid in the Red and Black, Antonio Watts.

“Initially, I was seen as the Jack (nickel), but I’ve been getting a lot of interest lately as an inside, out linebacker. Just depends on the team. I was told by several teams that they see me as a weapon because I’m versatile,” Harmon said.

Versatility is the name of the game on the defensive side of the ball in today’s world and Harmon is a rising star in that area.

Harmon has a ways to go before he arrives on a college campus, but with Louisville on his radar and vice versa, he is a name to know in the 2027 class. This upcoming season, he hopes to win a state title at Scott County and continue rising on recruiting boards.

Here are his sophomore year, highlights