Steelers 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: LB Kyle Louis

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The Pittsburgh Steelers could be looking to make a splash at the linebacker position heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, which couldn't come at a better time.

In what's shaping up to be an incredibly stacked linebacker class, the Steelers have an opportunity to land one underrated Day 2 prospect — Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis.

Here's a look at Louis' scouting report, containing information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh​

• Height: 6 feet
• Weight: 220 pounds
• 40-yard dash: 4.53
• Projection: Third round

Strengths​

• Outstanding hips in man coverage
• Excellent timing on blitzes
• Positional versatility
• Explosive when finishing tackles

Concerns​

• Inconsistent performances in 2025
• Can be thrown off by glances
• Struggles against RPO
• Misdirection gets him in trouble

Stats​

• 2023: 19 combined tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 0.0 sacks, 0 forced fumbles, 0 passes defended, 0 interceptions
• 2024: 101 combined tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 3 passes defended, 4 interceptions
• 2025: 81 combined tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 3 passes defended, 2 interceptions

Highlights​

Kyle Louis is somewhere between a WILL and a big nickel, but I think he’s an impact player either way

Excellent instincts and athleticism. Day 2 pick imo https://t.co/VS0Aqtjrmbpic.twitter.com/ccD7ryibYZ

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) March 16, 2026

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