They were immediately rewarded with one of the best middle linebackers in football, not to mention a vocal leader. Panthers lb luke kuechly announces his retirement yahoo. Luke kuechly, the perfect linebacker for todays nfl, hasn. Dorian johnson news, stats, photos carolina panthers. The book is far from closed on the nfl careers of matt ryan and luke kuechly, but with their stellar college careers at boston college cemented, bc is bestowing a high. A highlight mix of the defensive rookie of the year, luke kuechly. Xavier high school in the finneytown area of cincinnati, where. Feb 02, 2016 in high school, he was a twotime all greater catholic league selection. Get the latest updated stats for linebacker luke kuechly on espn.
A player whose physical and diagnostic skills were so vast that at times it felt like he broke the nfl, like a game of madden when you blow up the play before. Dale jr luke kuechly made right decision nascar talk. Kuechly posted 11 tackles eight solo and a pass breakup in sundays 4020 loss to the falcons kuechly posted his fifth doubledigit. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on luke kuechly of the carolina panthers. Watching luke kuechly was like seeing a cheat code come to. Xavier high school, appears with teammate cam newton in a clip from amazon primes all or nothing in which they talk on the phone to. Xavier high school in the finneytown area of cincinnati, where he played linebacker and safety for the football team. After a career also plagued by concussions, dale jr. The school will retire the jerseys of the atlanta falcons quarterback and.
Texts from family and friends and high school acquaintances and teammates. As a junior in 2007 he had 147 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, two interceptions, and a touchdown as a. Luke kuechly high school defensive player of the year. Luke kuechly continues to be recognized as the leagues top linebacker by his peers, checking in at no. Luke kuechly married his longterm girlfriend, shanon reilly whom he started dating in 2012. Jan 28, 2016 luke kuechly, the carolina panthers leading tackler, has been making killer plays since he went to st. Luke kuechly college stats college football at sports. Sep 18, 2014 kuechly was officially credited with 24 tackles nine solo and an interception in carolinas 17 triumph over new orleans. Carolina panthers linebacker luke kuechly, last seasons ap league defensive player of the year, reportedly will not be fined for his actions during sundays 3817 loss at green bay. Former panthers linebacker luke kuechly is still deciding what he wants his next career move to be after retiring from the nfl earlier this year. He finished his career with an atlantic coast conference acc and school record 532 tackles.
May 03, 2020 luke kuechly biography, nfl draft, contract, girlfriend, shannon reilly luke kuechly is a linebacker for american football and after nfl draft of 2012 he joined carolina panthers his girlfriend is shannon reilly she attends all girls catholic high school her contract of 5 years is worth 62 million dollars. If you do not have a credit card on file, you will be asked to enter one to confirm your bid on an item. After high school he attended boston college where he majored in marketing. Luke kuechly biography, nfl draft, contract, girlfriend, shannon reilly luke kuechly is a linebacker for american football and after nfl draft of 2012 he joined carolina panthers his girlfriend is shannon reilly she attends all girls catholic high school her contract of. I think he set an amazing example for a lot of young folks. Luke kuechly is a outside linebacker from cincinnati, oh. Selected by the carolina panthers in the 1st round 9th overall of the 2012 nfl draft 2012 rnd 1 9, car. Former bc star and carolina panthers pro bowler luke kuechly.
Luke looks like clark kent and plays like superman frank spaziani, boston college head coach unofficial fan page. Luke kuechly, the perfect linebacker for todays nfl, hasnt. Panthers rookie luke kuechly struggled getting on the. Kuechly, a threetime all america linebacker for boston college, was the ninth overall pick in the 2012 nfl draft. Luke august kuechly is a former american football middle linebacker who played all eight. He finished his career with an atlantic coast conference acc and schoolrecord 532 tackles.
Kuechly was officially credited with 24 tackles nine solo and an interception in carolinas 17 triumph over new orleans. In 1997, the charlotte touchdown club initiated the high school defensive player of the year award. Nfl auction panthers luke kuechly signed authentic. Jan 21, 2016 luke kuechly loves fishing, lets panther teammates do the dancing duration. After becoming a secondround pick, he proceeded to tally 163 combined tackles, 111 solo tackles both were league highs, seven sacks, and. Dec 2, 2018 luke august kuechly is an american football middle linebacker for the carolina panthers of the national football league. Boston college to retire jerseys of matt ryan, luke kuechly. Luke kuechly announced his retirement from football on january 14, 2020. Get the latest stats for luke kuechly for 2019 and previous seasons.
Luke kuechly born 20 april 1991 is a professional american football player and linebacker from cincinnati city in ohio. Luke kuechly biography, nfl draft, contract, girlfriend. Kuechly is the only player to ever lead the nation in tackles. Xavier during our road to super bowl 50 crosscountry trip last january and wrote about how kuechlys presence is still felt at the allboys jesuit school luke was a. Scholarship, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship. Luke kuechly news, stats, photos carolina panthers. In high school, he was a twotime all greater catholic league selection. Bobby wagner ultimate highlights ii best lb in football ii. Xavier high school bombers standout luke kuechly who wore the number. Luke kuechly college football stats the football database.
Luke kuechly stats and statistics with the boston college eagles. If you chose to enter your credit card information during the account registration process, your checkout will be processed automatically. Xavier high school in cincinnati, ohio kuechly, a 3star recruit, amassed tackles, a. Follow full coverage of luke kuechly during the 2012 nfl draft on. View luke kuechly s career, season and gamebygame football stats while attending st. His 18 interceptions are most by a linebacker since 2012 and third. Kuechly compiled his stats in the 12game regular season, as the team. Luke kuechly was born on april 20, 1991 in cincinnati, ohio. Aug 21, 2017 luke kuechly, the perfect linebacker for todays nfl, hasnt changed a thing the panthers star says his concussion issues are behind him and that he knows only one way to play. Luke kuechly loves fishing, lets panther teammates do the dancing duration. Check out luke kuechly s high school sports timeline including game updates while playing football and lacrosse at st. Carolina panthers linebacker luke kuechly, who starred at st. Apr 28, 2015 luke kuechly despite being listed at 6foot3 and 220 pounds, kuechly appeared to be a bit smaller than that on the hoof and he played a lot of safety at st.
Luke kuechly is focused on returning to the field despite. They both are the graduate of catholic high school in cincinnati and probably first met in high school. He played college football for boston college, and was a threetime allamerican. It was an exclamation point to kuechly being named the nfl defensive player of the year in 20, and a testament to kuechly becoming just the eighth player in nfl history to be so honored after having also won the nfl defensive rookie of the year award 2012. Luke kuechly contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. Luke kuechly, the perfect linebacker for todays nfl, hasnt changed a thing the panthers star says his concussion issues are behind him and that he knows only one way to play. Luke kuechly is focused on returning to the field despite health concerns. The best tight end of all time, the most heralded quarterback prospect since john elway and now the best middle linebacker of the 2010s have. Kuechly started his football career as linebacker and safety at st. Kuechly played college football at boston college where he was recognized twice as a consensus. Carolina panthers linebacker luke kuechly reportedly wont. Carolina panthers linebacker says faith impacts his outlook. Kuechly finishes his career with 1,092 tackles, the most in the nfl since he entered the league.
Learn about luke kuechly and other recruit player profiles on. Ever since he entered the league with a chip on his shoulder, luke kuechly has cemented himself as one of the greatest linebackers to ever play in the nfl. He was drafted by the panthers ninth overall in the 2012 nfl draft. Luke kuechly football recruiting player profiles espn. Dec 24, 2012 rntcarolina panthers linebacker luke kuechly is one of the nfls top tacklers as a rookie, but in high school he struggled getting on the field.
Luke kuechly despite being listed at 6foot3 and 220 pounds, kuechly appeared to be a bit smaller than that on the hoof and he played a lot of safety at st. Luke kuechly and the gruesome part of football fox sports. Luke kuechly, the carolina panthers leading tackler, has been making killer plays since he went to st. Luke kuechly bleacher report latest news, videos and. Kuechly was born in cincinnati, ohio, and grew up in evendale, ohio. View luke kuechlys career, season and gamebygame football stats while attending st. Sb nation is the largest independent sports media brand, consisting of, and over 300 fancentric team communities. Carolina panthers linebacker says faith impacts his. Panthers rookie luke kuechly struggled getting on the field. School conf class pos g solo ast tot loss sk int yds avg. This award is given annually to an area high school football player who has excelled in the four areas of our charter. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Its far from a new concept, but its been invaluable in his 24 years.
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