The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing DT Kyler Baugh, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports activities.
Baugh was one in all three defensive linemen who labored out for the Steelers earlier at present.
Undrafted out of Minnesota within the 2024 NFL Draft, Baugh signed with the New Orleans Saints. He additionally frolicked with the New York Giants and, most not too long ago, the Atlanta Falcons, however didn’t signal a reserve/futures take care of the staff.
At Minnesota’s Professional Day final season, which scout Jim Ward attended, Baugh ran a 4.97 40-yard sprint. He measured in at 6016, 302 kilos with 32 1/4-inch arms. He additionally posted a 33 1/2″ vertical leap.
Baugh additionally frolicked with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the UFL, posting 14 tackles and one sack throughout his stint with the staff. In school, he mixed for 77 tackles and 4 sacks over two seasons with the Golden Gophers, in addition to 4 passes defensed. In his last school season in 2023, Baugh registered 41 complete tackles, six tackles for a loss and three sacks.
He started his collegiate profession at Houston Baptist earlier than transferring to Minnesota previous to the 2023 season. Baugh performed in 26 video games with 18 begins at Houston Baptist. He had 104 profession tackles with 11 tackles for a loss and 5 sacks.
The Steelers are coping with accidents to Dean Lowry, Esezi Otomewo and Jacob Slade, leaving depth skinny at defensive sort out. Baugh ought to assist present some competitors in camp. He joins a room that features veteran Cameron Heyward and rookies Yahya Black and Derrick Harmon, in addition to Keeanu Benton, Logan Lee, Isaiahh Loudermilk and Daniel Ekuale.
The staff hasn’t formally introduced the signing, however Baugh will possible make his Steelers debut in the course of the staff’s Friday Evening Lights follow on August 1 at Latrobe Memorial Stadium. A corresponding transfer will probably be coming with the Steelers’ roster at present full. It might contain one of many injured defensive tackles, however nothing is confirmed but. This transfer will possible be reported when the staff makes Baugh’s settlement official.
