Kailep Edwards brings veteran depth and downhill toughness to Louisiana’s linebacker room
In the 2025 season, Kailep Edwards played in 12 games for Louisiana and finished with six tackles, and he entered 2026 as a redshirt senior at 6-foot, 220 pounds[1][5]. The big watch item: he suffered a partially torn MCL in August 2026 and was expected to miss at least six weeks, but reports also said he was having a strong camp before the injury[4]. That combo tells you the appeal—experienced, physical, and trusted in the room—while his fit is best for a team needing reliable depth and special-teams grit more than headline-grabbing production[1][3][4].
