Luke Kuechly

Luke Kuechly
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Kuechly with the Panthers in 2019
No. 59
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1991-04-20) April 20, 1991 (age 32)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Xavier (Cincinnati)
College:Boston College (2009–2011)
NFL draft:2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9
Career history
As a player:
As an executive:
  • Carolina Panthers (20202021)
    Pro scout
Career highlights and awards
NFL record
  • Most combined tackles in a game: 24 (tied)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1,092
Sacks:12.5
Interceptions:18
Pass deflections:66
Forced fumbles:7
Fumble recoveries:9
Defensive touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Luke August Kuechly (/ˈkkli/; born April 20, 1991) is an American former professional football linebacker who spent all eight seasons of his National Football League (NFL) career with the Carolina Panthers. He was selected by the Panthers ninth overall in the 2012 NFL draft. Kuechly played college football for the Boston College Eagles, twice earning consensus All-American honors.

Kuechly had an immediate impact during his rookie season, as he led the NFL in tackles and won the Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, becoming the third youngest recipient in its history.[1][2] In 2013, Kuechly became the youngest recipient of the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in its history.

After retiring following the 2019 season, Kuechly rejoined the Panthers as a pro scout. Kuechly resigned from his position in 2021.

  1. ^ Sessler, Marc (February 2, 2013). "Luke Kuechly wins Defensive Rookie of the Year honors". NFL.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  2. ^ Stuart, Chase (September 4, 2013). "Emerging From the Shadows". FootballPerspective.com. Archived from the original on January 29, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2016.