University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Louis Accepts Invite to Panini Senior Bowl
1/9/2026 5:44:00 PM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Adding to his growing list of postseason accolades, linebacker Kyle Louis has accepted an invitation to compete in the Panini Senior Bowl, the nation's premier college football all-star showcase.
Louis enjoyed a standout 2025 campaign as a redshirt junior, starting all 11 games and compiling 81 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. The East Orange, N.J., native posted double-digit tackles in four contests and earned ACC Linebacker of the Week honors twice during the season.
His performance also garnered widespread postseason recognition, as he was named second-team All-ACC by the Atlantic Coast Conference, first-team All-ACC by the Associated Press and second-team All-America by Phil Steele.
The Panini Senior Bowl represents the official first step in the NFL Draft process and has served as college football's most prestigious all-star game for more than 76 years. The historic event will be played on Jan. 31, 2026, in Mobile, Ala.
Louis becomes the 15th player under Head Coach Pat Narduzzi to receive a Senior Bowl invitation and the second Pitt linebacker from Narduzzi's program to earn the honor.
Panthers Invited to the Senior Bowl under Narduzzi
2016 — Adam Bisnowaty, OL
2016 — Nathan Peterman, QB
2017 — Brian O'Neill, OL
2018 — Darrin Hall, DB
2019 — Dane Jackson, DB
2020 — Damar Hamlin, DB
2020 — Patrick Jones II, DL
2020 — Jimmy Morrissey, OL
2020 — Rashad Weaver, DL
2021 — Cal Adomitis, LS
2021 — Damarri Mathis, DB
2021 — Kenny Pickett, QB
2022 — SirVocea Dennis, LB
2024 — Gavin Bartholomew, TE
2025 — Kyle Louis, LB
Louis' Senior Bowl selection continues Pitt Football's strong presence on the national stage and highlights the program's consistent development of NFL-caliber talent.
