Loudermilk played college football at Wisconsin from 2016 to 2020.[2] After redshirting his freshman year, he contributed to the Badgers' defensive unit in 2017, playing 11 games and helping the team achieve a 13–1 record and a victory in the 2017 Orange Bowl.[3]
In April 2018, Loudermilk underwent left knee surgery.[4] Loudermilk missed four games due to injury, playing in nine games in the 2018 season.[5]
Loudermilk was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round, 156th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[9] On May 15, 2021, he signed his four-year rookie contract with Pittsburgh.[10]
Loudermilk went on to appear in 17 of the team’s 18 games, including the postseason. He recorded 23 tackles (16 solo), three passes defended, and one sack while playing 29% of the defensive snaps.[11] The Steelers faced significant injuries to starters Stephon Tuitt and Tyson Alualu, which opened opportunities for Loudermilk.[citation needed] Loudermilk often drew comparisons to veteran lineman Cameron Heyward.[12][13]
In the 2022 season, Loudermilk played in 11 games, recording 8 combined tackles (4 solo and 4 assisted) and no sacks.[14] In the 2023 season, Loudermilk played in 16 regular-season games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.[citation needed] He recorded a total of 13 tackles, with five being solo and eight assisted.[citation needed] Additionally, he registered two passes defended but did not record any sacks during the season.[15] He made his second post-season appearance in the Steelers' 17–31 Wildcard playoff loss.[16] In 2024, Loudermilk recorded two tackles, the most he's had in a single game, as the Steelers defeated the Chargers 20–10.[17]
On March 18, 2025, the Steelers re-signed Loudermilk to a one-year contract.[18]
Personal life
Loudermilk got engaged to Emily Borgmann in July 2023.[19]
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