Luke Kuechly

Carolina Panthers 9th pick

ILB ·

Boston College · 2012–2019

118

Games

690

Solo Tackles

12.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Luke Kuechly is a former inside linebacker out of Boston College, selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 9th overall pick (round 1) in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played 118 regular-season games from 2012 to 2019, with the Carolina Panthers. He was named to 7 Pro Bowls and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Draft Details

Year

2012

Round

Round 1

Pick

9th overall

Team

Carolina Panthers

Position

ILB

College

Boston College

Luke Kuechly Career Stats

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
7× Pro Bowl selection, 5× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 5th in the 2012 draft class in solo tackles (690).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2012	CAR	16	98	61	12	1	1	2	7	0
2013	CAR	16	88	63	9	2	2	4	7	0
2014	CAR	16	98	54	9	3	4	1	12	1
2015	CAR	13	72	42	7	1	5	4	10	2
2016	CAR	10	71	31	6	2	4	1	6	1
2017	CAR	15	71	51	7	1.5	5	3	6	1
2018	CAR	15	87	37	19	2	5	1	6	2
2019	CAR	16	75	63	3	0	5	2	12	0
Career		117	660	402	72	12.5	31	18	66	7

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

242 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.58s

Bench Press

27 reps

Vertical Jump

38"

Broad Jump

123"

3-Cone Drill

6.92s

Shuttle

4.12s

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