Kyle Louis Named First Team All-American by The Sporting News

Title:    Kyle Louis Named First Team All-American by The Sporting News - Pitt Panthers #H2P Sidearm Sports, opens a new window Kyle Louis, a sophomore linebacker at Pitt, has been named a First Team All-American by The Sporting News, highlighting his exceptional performance this season. He is the first sophomore defensive player from Pitt to achieve this honor since Hugh Green in 1978. This accolade represents the 100th First Team All-America citation in Pitt football history. Coach Pat Narduzzi praised Louis for exceeding expectations and acknowledged his significant impact on the team's performance. Louis expressed gratitude for the recognition, attributing his success to the support of his teammates and coaches. His impressive season statistics include 97 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, four interceptions, and one forced fumble. Louis returned one interception for a 59-yard touchdown against Syracuse, showcasing his play-making ability. He was also voted first team All-ACC by coaches and media, receiving the highest voting points among linebackers. Louis finished third in the ACC Defensive Player of the Year voting, being the only non-senior in the top five. He will lead Pitt in their final game of the season, the GameAbove Sports Bowl against Toledo, scheduled for December 26.

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