Kyle Louis
Career Summary
Kyle Louis is a New Jersey linebacker who starred at Pittsburgh before the Miami Dolphins selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Louis became one of Pitt's most productive defensive players, earning All-America recognition in both of his final seasons. Miami selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 draft.
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Early Life
Louis is from East Orange, New Jersey.
He attended East Orange Campus High School before joining the Pitt football program.
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High School
Louis attended East Orange Campus High School in New Jersey.
Pitt listed him as an East Orange native and East Orange Campus graduate during his college career.
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College Career
Louis played four seasons at Pitt and emerged as a highly productive linebacker in 2024 and 2025.
He started all 13 games in 2024, totaling 101 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks and four interceptions. In 2025, he started 11 games and posted 81 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
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Path to the NFL
Louis completed a decorated Pitt career before entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl after his 2025 season, then the Dolphins selected him with the 138th overall pick.
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NFL Career
The Miami Dolphins selected Louis in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Miami used the 138th overall pick on the Pitt linebacker and later announced his signing among 10 draft picks.
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Career Accomplishments
Louis earned national and conference recognition in each of his final two seasons at Pitt.
In 2024, he was a first-team All-American by The Sporting News and first-team All-ACC. In 2025, he earned second-team All-ACC, Associated Press first-team All-ACC and Phil Steele second-team All-America recognition.
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Playing Style
Louis was a disruptive linebacker with production as a tackler, pass rusher and coverage defender at Pitt.
His 2024 season included 15.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks and four interceptions, including a 59-yard interception return touchdown. He followed with 81 tackles and two interceptions in 2025.
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32484, 00-0041527, 3/9/2004, Kyle Louis, Kyle, Louis
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