Kyle Lewis LB/S Pitt

[Cowboyny]

He is a name not many have discussed. At the Senior Bowl practices he excelled in the one on one matchups in coverage. If he can be good in coverage, he checks all the other boxes that CP is looking for in the nickel spot. Yes, he is more of a tweener, but that's exactly what they are looking for and he does have an outside chance of making it to pick 93.

 

[LouBrown]

I feel like he's been discussed ad nauseum on here lol.

He's not at all a fit in the slot, for any team, because he can't cover downfield.

 

[AsthmaField]

I love the player. Louis was my original pet cat from this season. However, I’m not sure what they’d want to do with him. I don’t even know if Parker would want a guy like Louis as his “big nickel”. Maybe they want a guy like Keionte Scott there.

If they have a plan for Louis and a spot for him then I’d be all for it because I love the way he plays.

 

[cnuball21]

One of my favorite players in the draft.

I put zero faith in DMo long term so if this dude is there around 92, which I would be shocked, I would take him in a heartbeat.

If they are looking for the nickel to be purely zone in coverage I think he can also give you some fill in snaps there.

 

[Cowboyny]

I love the player. Louis was my original pet cat from this season. However, I’m not sure what they’d want to do with him. I don’t even know if Parker would want a guy like Louis as his “big nickel”. Maybe they want a guy like Keionte Scott there.

If they have a plan for Louis and a spot for him then I’d be all for it because I love the way he plays.

It is my understanding, they want a position less type of player who can play multiple roles. I would put Louis and Perkins in that category. You are right, whom ever drafts them needs a plan.

 

[Cowboyny]

One of my favorite players in the draft.

I put zero faith in DMo long term so if this dude is there around 92, which I would be shocked, I would take him in a heartbeat.

If they are looking for the nickel to be purely zone in coverage I think he can also give you some fill in snaps there.

Would he be in that same category as Perkins? A box player who can do multiple things. Some are viewing him as a LB where others see him more as a safety. Perkins is more that LB/Edge.

I do believe both these players could last to pick 93 cause most teams have no real plan how to use their skills.

 

[cnuball21]

Would he be in that same category as Perkins? A box player who can do multiple things. Some are viewing him as a LB where others see him more as a safety. Perkins is more that LB/Edge.

I do believe both these players could last to pick 93 cause most teams have no real plan how to use their skills.

I actually like Perkins more as a DPR as I think he is best spying or rushing the QB.

I think Louis gives you better off ball and coverage ability and is the better player.

 

[cowboyec]

love the guy.
fun player to watch.

 

[Cowboyny]

I actually like Perkins more as a DPR as I think he is best spying or rushing the QB.

I think Louis gives you better off ball and coverage ability and is the better player.

I do feel Louis could play that big nickel role. CP is going use post snap disguise, where he is going to shift all his players around. Lewis could play linebacker 1 play, nickel the next and safety as well. He is that type of tweener we should target.

 

[Coogiguy03]

We need someone like him to cover the flats we seen to struggle with this simple measure

 

[xwalker]

It is my understanding, they want a position less type of player who can play multiple roles. I would put Louis and Perkins in that category. You are right, whom ever drafts them needs a plan.

Perkins ran a 4.4 forty.

Similar size to Kyle Louis (Perkins slightly taller).

 

[deerhunter11]

I do feel Louis could play that big nickel role. CP is going use post snap disguise, where he is going to shift all his players around. Lewis could play linebacker 1 play, nickel the next and safety as well. He is that type of tweener we should target.

Kyle Louis would be a good one to have at some old-fashioned disguised blitzes as well and he would be better than Donavan Wilson as a box safety and in short underneath pass coverage.

 

[Cowboyny]

Kyle Louis would be a good one to have at some old-fashioned disguised blitzes as well and he would be better than Donavan Wilson as a box safety and in short underneath pass coverage.

Think he can play multiple positions and be good at all of them!

 

[deerhunter11]

Think he can play multiple positions and be good at all of them!

I think he could help in the nickel he's a linebacker- safety hybrid with some blitz and coverage abilities and he can tackle.

 

[Cowboyny]

I think he could help in the nickel he's a linebacker- safety hybrid with some blitz and coverage abilities and he can tackle.

Sounds like a good fit!

 

[morasp]

Lance likes him and I would be excited if we drafted him.​

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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