Steelers Host Local LB Louis, Illinois DL Thompson

0:00It's March 19th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing in two promising defensive prospects for pre-draft visits on Thursday. One is local standout Kyle Lewis, the linebacker from Pitt, and the other is James Thompson, a defensive lineman from Illinois. Kyle Lewis has turned heads lately with strong showings at the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine. For his last two seasons, he racked up 182 tackles, including 24 for loss, plus 10 sacks and six interceptions, making him one of the most disruptive players in college football. Meanwhile, James Thompson had a solid year with the fighting Illinois, posting 41 tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 tackles for loss. He's another big body who could add depth of front. The Steelers have bolstered their defense this off season, especially in the secondary, but they might still eye an early pick on an off-ball, linebacker like Louie to keep building that unit.

1:00Fans are buzzing about these visits as the draft approaches, with Louie's local ties adding extra excitement for a potential homecoming story. Keep an eye on how these workouts play out. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com