With the 9th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select Luke Kuechly, ILB (Boston College). Kuechly is one of the most instinctual and technically sound linebackers to enter the draft in years, and he had the tackle production throughout his career to back it up. He is able to avoid trash at his knees and is elite when it comes to shedding blockers and keeping himself free to the ball. He is excellent working over the top of tight ends to maul and delay their release, and is capable of running with them down the field. He has the sudden burst and long speed to cover a very wide range against the run and is an extremely sure-handed tackler. Source: NFL.com
I will say here, as I said, when the pick was made. WHAT THE FREAK Decent pick, we need LB depth, but Coples was our guy
as usual starkiller you are off the mark. This was a fantastic pick. Kuechly can immediately be a starting LB.
