My real life sports hero would be none other than Luke August Kuechly. Even during his college years at Boston College you could see that he was something special. In 2011, his last season with Boston College, he led all college players in total tackles. In 2012 he was drafted 9th overall to the Carolina Panthers. He continued to be a dominant force on the field once arriving in the NFL. His excellent athleticism allowed him to be in almost every defensive play. He has racked up a long list of awards and accolades during his NFL career including defensive player of the year and multiple All Pro awards. Possibly one of the biggest affirmations to his play on field would be when he won the Art Rooney sportsmanship award.
What really has him stand out for me though is his off field presence. His dedication to his community and multiple charities is a great sight to see. Another action, which is both positive and bittersweet, is when he announced his retirement from the NFL. Not many players know when to hang them up. Its great to see that he recognized the signs from his body and hopefully left in time to live a long and productive life. I t was sad to hear that such a young and dominate player was leaving the game, but I fully support his decision. I honestly thought when watching his retirement speech that he was going to change his mind mid way through and return for another season. It was tough yet inspiring to watch.
What really has him stand out for me though is his off field presence. His dedication to his community and multiple charities is a great sight to see. Another action, which is both positive and bittersweet, is when he announced his retirement from the NFL. Not many players know when to hang them up. Its great to see that he recognized the signs from his body and hopefully left in time to live a long and productive life. I t was sad to hear that such a young and dominate player was leaving the game, but I fully support his decision. I honestly thought when watching his retirement speech that he was going to change his mind mid way through and return for another season. It was tough yet inspiring to watch.
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