The 2026 NFL Draft will be a great event for teams to start building for their future. Here is the Kyle Louis NFL Draft Profile.
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Position: Linebacker
School: Pittsburgh
Size: 5-foot-11 7/8, 220 pounds
Class: Redshirt Junior
2025 stats: 81 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defended, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble
Louis was a three-star recruit in the class of 2022 who signed with Pitt out of New Jersey. He redshirted in his first season and didn’t play much. In 2023, he played a bit more with 19 total tackles. He stepped into a starting role in 2024, registering 101 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks. His play helped Pitt win seven games. For the 2025 season, Louis totaled 81 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. He led the team to eight wins in his final season.
Following the season, Louis declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. He is currently projected to be a mid-round pick.
Louis is a great athlete for an NFL linebacker. He tested well at the NFL Combine, as he ran a 4.53-second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 39.5 inches. His athleticism shows up on tape. He can trigger quickly downhill with good acceleration. Louis can change direction well, but also get to top speed quickly. He is one of the more athletic linebackers in the class.
His coverage is significantly appealing for the NFL. Louis has good man-to-man coverage abilities on running backs and tight ends. He is able to mirror their routes and stay with them. In zone coverage, he reads the quarterbacks’ eyes well. He has good ball skills and will make plays in coverage.
He shows great pursuit of the football. Louis does a good job of avoiding blocks and getting through traffic. He has sideline-to-sideline speed to track down ball carriers. Louis is great at finding the ball and traditional run plays and can tackle well enough to limit yardage.
Louis is undersized for an NFL linebacker. He measured under 6 feet and 220 pounds at the NFL Combine. Louis has shorter arms as well. He can add a little more to his frame, but because of his height, he will likely not be able to add too much more. His size has some questioning whether he can be a nickel defender instead of a linebacker, which would take some time to adjust to.
With his limited size, Louis has a tough time taking on blocks and shedding. He shows good effort, but simply doesn’t have the strength and length to make an impact. His best bet is avoiding blocks altogether, but if linemen get their hands on him, he usually is unable to disengage.
While he does make a lot of plays, Louis can misread a lot of them, too. He gets fooled by misdirection and play action at times. Louis also struggles with read options and RPOs. Playing more disciplined football at the next level will be mandatory.
Projected Draft Range: Third Round Pick-Fifth Round Pick
Draft Grade: Third Round Pick
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