It’s Luke Kuechly day on CSR Panthers fans!
No. 59 - Luke Kuechly, LB
Experience: 7 years
Height: 6’3”
Age: 27
Weight: 238 lbs
College: Boston College
He was drafted by the Panthers ninth overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Boston College where he was recognized twice as a consensus All-American. Kuechly had an immediate impact his rookie season, as he led the NFL in tackles[1] and won the Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, becoming the third youngest recipient in its history.[2][3] In 2013, Kuechly became the youngest recipient of the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in its history.
What can I possibly say about Luke at this point that all of the awards and accolades he has received hasn’t?
How about this. Heal that shoulder on up Luke! We want to see nothing but a healthy Luke Kuechly in the center of our defense in 2018. Why is that might an NFL fan that’s been stranded on an island for the past eight seasons might ask.
Well, hell let’s just let his highlight reel from 2012 to 2016 do the talking. It’s seven-plus minutes of pure Luke dominance. At the 3:40 mark is one of the most memorable plays from his rookie season, when he blasts through the line on a stretch play to the left against the Ravens to blow up the running back and cause a fumble.
He’s just an awesome player to watch. Madden NFL knows for sure. Kuechly is one of seven players given the top 99 rating for 2018 and the only middle linebacker to be given the rating.
If you find yourself craving more well here you go.