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Luke Kuechly is an American professional football player who has an estimated net worth of $24 million.

Luke Kuechly played as a linebacker for the St. Xavier High School's football team. He had 130 tackles, three forced fumbles, and two fumbles recoveries during his senior year. He was a two-time All Greater Catholic League selection.

In college, he was Boston College Eagles football team's starting outside linebacker. Kuechly was named as defensive MVP, and 2009 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year. He received numerous recognitions which include the Lombardi Award, Jack Lambert Award and Buktus Award in 2011.

Kuechly decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility, and entered the 2012 NFL Draft, instead. He was chosen by the Carolina Panthers as the first round, 9th overall pick. During the 2014 season, he made three defensive stops, 10 tackles, and 1 interceptions. He was twice hailed as AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and also recognized as NFC Defensive Player of the Year in 2013.

Luke August Kuechly was born on April 20, 1991, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2014

Salary

Salary from Carolina Panthers

$2,100,000

2014

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus from Carolina Panthers

$19,000,000

2014

Contract

Contract with Carolina Panthers

$61,800,000

2013

Salary

Salary from Carolina Panthers

$1,500,000

2012

Salary

Salary from Carolina Panthers

$961,000

2011

Contract

Contract with Carolina Panthers

$12,500,000

2011

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus from Carolina Panthers

$7,500,000

2011

Salary

Salary from Carolina Panthers

$390,000