18 Facts About Jonathan Luigs

Jonathan Luigs was born on August 11,1986 and is an American former professional football center who played in the National Football League.

Jonathan Luigs was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft, and only played for a single season.

Jonathan Luigs attended Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, where he was a three-year starter on the offensive line, playing both center and offensive tackle as well as defensive end.

Jonathan Luigs graded out at 90 percent or better in blocking in each of his three varsity seasons.

Jonathan Luigs was named to the Associated Press Arkansas Super Team and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Team.

Jonathan Luigs eventually picked Arkansas over an offer from LSU.

Jonathan Luigs attended the University of Arkansas, where he played for the Arkansas razorbacks football team from 2004 to 2007.

Jonathan Luigs was at the center of an offensive front that cleared the way for thirteen 100-yard rushing performances in 14 games and allowed only nine sacks in 14 games to rank second nationally in fewest sacks allowed.

Jonathan Luigs was a finalist for the 2006 Dave Rimington Trophy, awarded to college football's best center, but lost out to Dan Mozes.

Jonathan Luigs earned third-team All-America honors from the Associated Press and first-team sophomore All-America honors from College Football News.

Jonathan Luigs had a team-leading overall grade of 90.36 for the season, including marks of 86.0 on running plays and a team-best 96.9 on passing plays.

Jonathan Luigs had 55 knockdown blocks, which ranked second on the team.

Jonathan Luigs was named to numerous All-America teams following his junior season in 2007, and on December 6,2007, was named as the winner of the 2007 Rimington Trophy.

Jonathan Luigs delivered 66 knockdowns and graded 85.42 percent for blocking consistency.

Regardless of his up-and-down senior season at Arkansas, Jonathan Luigs was considered one of the best centers available in the 2009 NFL draft.

Jonathan Luigs drew comparisons to Ryan Kalil, and was projected a third-round pick.

Jonathan Luigs was selected by the Bengals in the fourth round, 106th overall.

Jonathan Luigs signed a four-year, $2.26 million deal with a $509,000 signing bonus.