Luke August Kuechly is a former American football linebacker who played for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. The Panthers selected him as the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Throughout his entire NFL career, he played exclusively for the Panthers. Kuechly achieved remarkable success, being named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2013 and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2012. He was a five-time First-team All-Pro (2013–2015, 2017, 2018) and earned Second-team All-Pro honors twice, in 2016 and 2019. He was selected to the Pro Bowl seven times and led the NFL in combined tackles in 2012 and 2014. In 2020, Kuechly officially announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 28.
Before entering the NFL, Kuechly played collegiate football at Boston College from 2009 to 2011. During his time there, he was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Lombardi Award, the Lott Trophy, the Butkus Award (college), and the Jack Lambert Trophy, all in the 2011 season. He also earned the Art Rooney Award in 2017 for his sportmanship. Born on April 20, 1991, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kuechly is 33 years old, as of September 2024. During his high school years, he played football at St. Xavier High School in the linebacker and safety positions.
Name | Luke August Kuechly |
Net Worth | Approximately $25 million |
Age | 33 years old, as of September 2024 |
Residence | Charlotte, NC |
Marital Status | Single |
Source of Wealth | NFL Player and endorsement deals |
Endorsements | Nike, PepsiCo, Gamebreaker Sports, Eat The Bear and CPI Security |
Endorsements Earnings | Approximately $1 Million (acc. to Forbes) |
What is Luke Kuechly Net Worth in 2024?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kuechly’s estimated net worth is approximately $25 million, as of September 2024. His main sources of income are his career earnings, his previous contracts signed with the Carolina Panthers in the NFL and endorsement deals through various high-profile brands.
Luke Kuechly Career Earnings
Over his eight-year NFL career, Kuechly earned approximately $63,862,986, according to Spotrac.
Luke Kuechly Endorsements
According to Forbes, Kuechly endorsed Nike, PepsiCo and Gamebreaker Sports. His name is also associated with brands such as Eat The Bear and CPI Security, according to Yahoo News.
Luke Kuechly House
According to Urban Splatter, Kuechly owns a house valued at $2.39 million in Charlotte, North Carolina with four bedrooms and four-and-half bathrooms, offering over 4,000 square feet of luxurious living space.
FAQs on Luke Kuechly
A. Luke Kuechly recorded an official time of 4.58 seconds to complete the 40-yard dash at the 2012 NFL combine.
A. Luke Kuechly stands 6 feet 3 inches or 1.91 meters and he weighs around 238 pounds or 108 kg.
A. Luke Kuechly attended Boston College.
A. Luke Kuechly attended St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati.