Boston College Football's All-Time Leading Tackler Inducted to NFL Hall of Fame

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Former Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the NFL Honors show on Thursday night. Kuechly, recognized as the program's all-time leading tackler, previously won the 2011 Bronko Nagurski Award as the national defensive player of the year.
Joining Kuechly in the 2026 Hall of Fame class are Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri, Roger Craig, and Drew Brees. Kuechly's college career was marked by significant achievements, including 532 total tackles in 38 games, ranking him second in NCAA history. He holds the NCAA record for career total tackles per game with 14.0, and his accolades include the Butkus Award, Rotary Lombardi Award, Lott Impact Trophy, and consensus First Team All-American honors.
Drafted ninth overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2012 NFL Draft, Kuechly's NFL career spanned eight years, during which
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