Luke Kuechly
Luke Kuechly is an American former professional football linebacker who retired at the age of 28, joining a select group of star players who stepped away from the game early in their careers.
Football Player
April 20, 1991
Taurus
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Evendale, Ohio, United States
Luke Kuechly, a retired American football player, spent his entire eight-season career as a linebacker with the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. Known for his exceptional skills and leadership abilities, Kuechly received numerous accolades, including the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2013 and the Butkus Award in 2011. He was also a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and a five-time First-Team All-Pro selection. At the age of 28, Kuechly joined a select group of star players who retired early from their careers. Besides football, Kuechly has a passion for aviation, holding a pilot’s license and enjoying flying in his single-engine plane, even taking his former teammates for rides.