The Miami Dolphins have selected Pitt linebacker/safety hybrid Kyle Louis with the 138th overall pick in the NFL Draft, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The selection brings a versatile defensive playmaker to Miami as the draft moves through its middle rounds.
Louis, a standout defender for the Pittsburgh Panthers, was widely expected to be off the board earlier in the process. According to Rapoport, the slide to the 138th pick represents a "much longer wait than anticipated" for the prospect, potentially making him one of the premier value picks of the afternoon for the Dolphins front office.
Known for his positional fluidity, Louis offers the Dolphins a physical presence who can transition between the secondary and the linebacker corps. His collegiate production and athleticism were projected to land him in a higher bracket, but Miami capitalized on his availability to bolster their defensive depth and special teams units.
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