Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk has found a new home in the NFL.
The four-year Wisconsin Badgers standout will not be heading to the Green Bay Packers, but he is joining the NFC North.
Pittsburgh selected Loudermilk with the No. 156 overall pick back in 2021. He appeared in 58 games from 2021-24, but most recently missed most of 2025 due to a high ankle sprain.
Now, the Minnesota Vikings have announced they’re signing Loudermilk to a new contract. Even though he played just 45 snaps a year ago, the Vikings like what they see and are willing to take a chance on the Kansas native.
Loudermilk, who has 63 total tackles in his NFL career, had 62 when he played on the Badgers from 2017-20. While he had 7.5 sacks in Madison, the former fifth-round pick’s lone sack with the Steelers came during his 2021 rookie season.
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This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Former Wisconsin fifth-round pick inks new contract in NFC North
Reporting by Jordon Lawrenz, Badgers Wire / Badgers Wire
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