Luke Kuechly played in the NFL for eight seasons with the Carolina Panthers. He played linebacker in his career and was one of the best at his position during his tenure in the NFL.

Carolina’s defense was elite for a few seasons because of his presence. Kuchely was a finalist to potentially be in the Hall of Fame this year. He also led the Panthers to a Super Bowl appearance during the 2015 NFL season.
Carolina Panthers Linebacker Luke Kuechly Stunningly Snubbed

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It was a major surprise that Kuechly was not named a member of the class of 2025 when it came to the Football Hall of Fame. The only four former NFL players who got in this year were Jared Allen, Eric Allen, Antonio Gates, and Sterling Sharpe. It was a major surprise that there were only four guys on this list.
Luke Kuechly, Eli Manning, and Terrell Suggs were all snubbed this year. It will be interesting to see if Kuechly will get into the Hall of Fame in 2026 or not.
Fans React

On what planet is Luke Kuechly not first ballot
— Primetime Carolina (@primetimecar) February 7, 2025
Wait LUKE KUECHLY somehow didn’t make the Hall of Fame.
Luke Kuechly.
Are you serious.
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) February 7, 2025
Luke Kuechly did not make the Hall of Fame on his first try.
Wow. All-time snub imo.
— Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft) February 7, 2025
Luke Kuechly not being a first ballot hall of famer is a decision for sure.
— Eric Ray (@EricRayweather) February 7, 2025
YOU’RE TELLING ME LUKE KUECHLY IS NOT A FIRST BALLOT HALL OF FAMER…. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!? pic.twitter.com/fQp6HACVlX
— 𓃵 (@Goaty_Szn) February 7, 2025
This was a major shock in the NFL. If Luke Kuechly does not get into the Hall of Fame next season, the Carolina Panthers and other NFL fans will be shocked once again
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