NFL Draft Profile: Pittsburgh's Kyle Louis Has Chance To Become Turnover Machine
Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis isn't for everybody, but could become one of the league's great playmakers if he falls to the right team in the 2026 NFL Draft.
NFL Draft Profile: Pittsburgh's Kyle Louis Has Chance To Become Turnover Machine originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots can take their pick of positions to address during the 2026 NFL Draft.
It’s easy to see them targeting someone who can rush the passer, depth options at linebacker and/or tight end, competition along the offensive line, someone who can provide a spark to the skill position group, and... well, pretty much anything else you can think of. I just don't think they can do it all… If the club intends on putting itself in a position to regularly contend, it will need to prioritize things perfectly and put together another superb draft class -- which might just include Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis: Bio: Kyle Louis Position: LB Height: 6' Weight: 220 lbs Hand: 9 1/2" Arm: 31 1/4" Scouting Combine: 4.
53 (40), 39. 5" (Vertical), 10' 9" (Broad), 6. 97 (3-Cone), 4.
26 (Short Shuttle) 2025 Stats: 11 G, 3. 0 SCK, 2 INT, 8. 5 TFL, 81 TKL Pros: Louis can win one-on-one coverage battles with running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers, and did throughout each of the last two seasons with Pittsburgh -- though he proved to be much more when asked to play outside the box as an early-down nickel back against the run.