In the real world of the NFL where everyone is a big persona and they all act like they are the best there ever was there was a humble man from Ohio that kept quiet, but outplayed almost everyone on the field. Luke Kuechly is my real life athlete role model. He was constantly working to get better at the game even when he was considered the best at his position. Ron Rivera had to kick him out of the building on Christmas Eve because he snuck in to study more film instead of celebrate the holidays. He refused to have anything in his house that would distract him from watching film, so he didn't have cable or anything. The man was a workhorse and I also respect him for knowing it was time to call it a career when he did before his brain got turned to mush (it might have anyways, hopefully not). It was so much fun watching him play for the Panthers these past 8 seasons. He significantly elevated the defense and was a big reason we got to the Super Bowl a few years back. I can't wait to visit Canton, Ohio in a few years to see his hall of fame shrine when he is inducted as he surely will be. He'll be the first Panther that never played for another team to be in the hall of fame. A huge honor. I'm gonna miss him on the field, but I'm just glad I was there to see it happen.
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[OPTION]Height: 6'1"
[OPTION]Weight: 195 lbs.
[OPTION]Birthplace: Raleigh, NC
[OPTION]Number: 22
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[OPTION]Career Stats
[OPTION]G || Tck || TFL || FF/FR || Sck || Int || PD || TD
[OPTION]141 || 597 || 1 || 5/1 || 6 || 30 || 163 || 3
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[OPTION]Playoff Stats
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[OPTION]Awards
[OPTION]S26 Defensive Player of the Year, S26 CB of the Year,
[OPTION]S23 Defensive Breakout Player, S23 Defensive Performance
[OPTION]Pro Bowls: S22, S26
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