AJ Schulte@AJSchulteFB
I’m locking in one of my bold predictions:
The Rams will draft Pitt LB Kyle Louis this week.
Just too many links there to ignore and exactly what they are missing at the 2nd level.
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College: Pittsburgh
Height: 5’11 7/8″
Weight: 220 lbs
40 time: 4.53
from https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kyle-louis/32004c4f-5565-6270-4fba-a59e9e235b16
Overview
Undersized linebacker/box safety who had more production and made fewer mental mistakes in 2024. Louis has the speed, athleticism and recognition to quickly find the football. Whether in lurker mode from zone or clinging to the route in man, he’s very decisive in coverage and has the ball skills to flip the field. He struggles to take on blocks and leverage his gap in the run game. He often catches contact and becomes a drag-down tackler near the line and in space. Teams need to have a plan for how to use him, but versatile sub-package defenders with speed and cover talent are valuable in the league.
Strengths
Posted 24 tackles for loss, six interceptions and 10 sacks in the past two seasons.
Very decisive in coverage and against the run.
Instincts and speed will carry him to a lot of plays.
Reads blocking keys and races downhill into position.
Uses a dip and shoulder turn to consistently slip blocks.
Sudden with his change of direction in pursuit.
Runs with receivers like a cornerback in man coverage.
Can burst and grab anything that is in his area.
Weaknesses
Low win rate when taking on blocks near the line.
Unable to leverage and save his gap against lead blocks.
Can be drawn out of position by glances and misdirection.
Inconsistent angles to the throw leaves him under catch point.
Made a few too many mistakes reacting to RPOs in 2025.
Sources Tell Us
“He’s not very big, so durability against the run is probably my biggest concern long term. I really like how he plays, though. Will fit great for teams with a stout front who like to sit in nickel the entire game.” – NFC regional scout
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