1. Luke Tobias Joeckel is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League.
17 Facts About Luke Joeckel
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Luke Joeckel was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars second overall in the 2013 NFL draft.
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Luke Joeckel had top-throws of 13.10 meters in the shot put and 34.44 meters in the discus throw.
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Luke Joeckel had offers from Alabama, Louisiana State, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, among others.
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Luke Joeckel enrolled in January 2010, and went through the Aggies' spring drills.
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Luke Joeckel earned Freshman All-American honors by the Football Writers Association of America and Scout.
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Luke Joeckel was part of an Aggies offensive front that allowed just nine sacks in 13 games and set school records for total, passing, and scoring offense.
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Luke Joeckel himself won the Outland Trophy, awarded to the nation's top college football interior lineman, and was named a unanimous All-American.
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On January 8,2013, Luke Joeckel announced his decision to forgo his final year of eligibility.
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The Chiefs selected Fisher, allowing Luke Joeckel to fall to the Jaguars, who selected him second overall.
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Luke Joeckel stated that his immediate reaction to not being selected first overall was "not the most pleasant thing ever", though added that he has used it as motivation.
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Luke Joeckel became the first Aggie offensive lineman selected in the first round since Richmond Webb went ninth overall to the Miami Dolphins in 1990.
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Luke Joeckel signed a four-year contract with the Jaguars on June 22,2013, that included a $13.8 million signing bonus and was worth approximately $21 million.
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Luke Joeckel entered his second season having recovered from the injury during his rookie season.
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Luke Joeckel was placed on injured reserve on October 4,2016, following knee surgery.
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On March 11,2017, Luke Joeckel signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Luke Joeckel started 11 games at left guard for the Seahawks in 2017.