Carolina Panthers
Luke Kuechly - #59 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 235 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/20/1991 |
| Birthplace | Cincinnati, OH |
| College | Boston College |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 1st round, 9th pick by Panthers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 165 | 0 | 2 |
Kuechly wins PFW/PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year
Panthers LB Luke Kuechly, the 2012 NFL leader in tackles, was voted PFW/PFWA's Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Wilson, Kuechly named Rookies of the Month
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and Panthers LB Luke Kuechly were named the NFC and AFC Rookies of the Month for December.
Rookie Meter: RG3, Kuechly lead historic rookie class
Records fell left and right with this rookie class, and in the end, Redskins QB Robert Griffin III and Panthers LB Luke Kuechly stood above the rest.
Peterson, Kuechly, Wilson named NFC Players of the Week
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, Panthers LB Luke Kuechly and Giants KR David Wilson were named the NFC Players of the Week for Week 14.
Rookie Meter: Linebackers putting up huge tackle numbers
2012 will be known as the season of the rookie QB, but don’t discount the linebackers in this year’s rookie class.
WLB Davis' comeback a bright spot for Panthers
The Panthers feel strongly that WLB Thomas Davis deserves to be in the conversation for Comeback Player of the Year.
With Luck in Indy, Manning in Denver, everyone won
Peyton Manning in Denver and Andrew Luck in Indy couldn't have worked better for both clubs; three bad coaching decisions; and more from Week Nine.
Beason says he needs season-ending surgery
The Panthers placed MLB Jon Beason on injured reserve Wednesday, per reports, and Beason told News 14 Carolina that he needs surgery on his knee.
PLAYER NEWS
Kuechly, Carolina's tackling machine, has won the Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.|||||||
Kuechly, a first-round pick from Boston College, led the league with 164 tackles. He began the season on the outside but moved to middle linebacker five games into the season and the Panthers went from 24th in the league in overall defense to 10th. He earned 28 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. That easily outdistanced Seattle LB Bobby Wagner with 11.
