Kyon Loud

Inside the NFL Prospects Featuring Kyon Loud — Cornerback, Duke Blue Devils

This week on Inside the NFL Prospects, we sit down with one of college football’s most intriguing defensive backs: Kyon Loud, a lengthy, athletic corner now competing for the Duke Blue Devils after beginning his career at Montana.

Loud built his reputation as a rising playmaker in the FCS ranks, helping Montana reach deep postseason runs while showing the size, movement skills, and versatility that translate to the next level. After appearing in 20 games with seven starts across two seasons, he now takes his talent to the ACC, where a new challenge and bigger spotlight await.

In this episode, Kyon opens up about the transfer process, adapting to a new program, and the mindset required to keep leveling up as a defensive back. He also shares how his time at Montana prepared him for the jump, what he’s focused on refining in his game, and why he believes his best football is still ahead of him.

About the Prospect

• Name: Kyon Loud
• Position: Cornerback (CB)
• Current School: Duke University
• Previous School: University of Montana
• Height/Weight: 6′2″, 175 lb
• Class: Redshirt Sophomore
• Hometown: Richmond, California
• High School: Junipero Serra HS
• Montana Career: Played in 20 games with seven starts over two seasons.
• 2025 Season: 25 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, four pass breakups, one QB pressure.
• 2024 Season: Appeared in 13 games as a true freshman, totaling 18 tackles and two pass breakups.
• Notable Honors: Academic All-Big Sky (2024).

(Sources: Duke Athletics roster, Montana Athletics roster)