Then once I get in that right spot, I'll be able to make the play with my hard work and God given abilities." It's no surprise then that Lindenberg is a fan of former NFL linebacker Luke Kuechly.

While Kuechly mostly gets credit for his creepy high football IQ, what seems to stand out most to the guys who competed against him was how hard he brought ... of when Kuechly hit you, you knew ...

At one point DK shared a story about getting his welcome to the NFL, rookie moment from Carolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly ... some variation of when Kuechly hit you, you knew it.

Here's the thing: Often, a new contract for a player will actually reduce his cap hit for the upcoming season ... candidates include Bobby Wagner and Luke Kuechly. Let me tell you, Bucs fans ...

“It hit me [Tuesday] night,” Lindenberg said ... former All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly, for a Zoom call to talk shop. “I was nervous I was going to talk too much,” Lindenberg said.

Luke Kuechly: 118 games, 1,092 tackles (690 solo, 402 assisted), 75 TFLs, 31 QB hits, 18 INTs ... the Year When looking at both careers, it's hard to see how one is a first-ballot Hall of Famer ...

NEW ORLEANS – Luke Kuechly will have to wait for a gold jacket. The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 was unveiled on Thursday evening, consisting of defensive end Jared Allen ...

Among the other notable snubs were Terrell Suggs, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Marshal ... sacks and led all rookies with 18 quarterback hits and 77 pressures. He came on strong in the ...

When Luke Kuechly talks about Cam Newton ... and his toughness to me was one thing that you just never questioned,” Kuechly said. From taking hits in the pocket to powering through defenders ...

That single, drawn-out syllable is all any Carolina Panthers fan needs to evoke a mental image of Luke Kuechly ... and he’s getting hit a ton, and we’re kind of in flux on the offensive ...