Cole Luke Explained

Cole Luke
Number:32, 46
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:30 June 1995
Birth Place:Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:200
High School:Hamilton (Chandler)
College:Notre Dame
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:4

Cole Luke (born June 30, 1995) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Notre Dame and signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

Early life and college

Luke was born on June 30, 1995, in Chandler, Arizona, later attending Hamilton High School. A 4-star recruit, Luke committed to play college football at Notre Dame, over offers from Arizona State, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Washington, among others.[1] In his college career, he recorded 152 tackles, 24 passes defended and 8 interceptions.[2]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Luke signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL draft.[3] He was placed on injured reserve on September 14, 2017, with an ankle injury.[4] On September 1, 2018, Luke was waived but signed to the practice squad the following day.[5] [6]

Luke signed a reserve/future contract with the team on December 31, 2018.[7] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, but signed with the practice squad the following day.[8] [9] He was promoted to the active roster on November 8, 2019.[10] Luke was waived on August 28, 2020.[11]

Washington Football Team

Luke signed with the practice squad of the Washington Football Team on September 7, 2020.[12] He was promoted to the active roster with a two-year contract on November 21, 2020.[13] He was released on August 31, 2021,[14] and re-signed to their practice squad on October 13, 2021, but released six days later.[15] [16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cole Luke, 2013 Cornerback - Rivals.com . N.rivals.com . 2022-08-31.
  2. Web site: Luke career at ND . May 1, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170112133948/http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cole_luke_856697.html . January 12, 2017 . dead .
  3. Web site: Panthers agree to terms with five college free agents. Henson. Panthers.com. May 1, 2017.
  4. Web site: Panthers claim OT John Theus. Strickland, Bryan. Panthers.com. September 14, 2017. March 3, 2019. February 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230215222600/https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-claim-ot-john-theus-19375743. dead.
  5. Web site: Panthers trim roster to 53. Voth, Bill. Panthers.com. September 1, 2018.
  6. Web site: Frazier, Allen among 10 signed to practice squad. Voth, Bill. Panthers.com. September 2, 2018.
  7. Web site: Panthers sign 13 players to future contracts. Panthers.com. December 31, 2018.
  8. News: Henson, Max . Panthers announce second wave of cuts as 53-man roster takes shape . Panthers.com . August 31, 2019 . August 31, 2019.
  9. Web site: Panthers add eight players to 2019 practice squad. Henson, Max. Panthers.com. September 1, 2019.
  10. Web site: Panthers waive Bryan Cox, Jr.; sign Cole Luke from practice squad. Panthers.com. November 8, 2019.
  11. Web site: Panthers sign CB Jameson Houston, DE Austin Larkin. 2020-08-28. www.panthers.com. en-US.
  12. Web site: Washington Football Team Public Relations . Washington Football Team Signs 3 Players To Its Practice Squad . WashingtonFootball.com . 7 September 2020.
  13. News: Fortier . Sam . Jhabvala . Nicki . Washington signs Cole Luke to two-year deal, prompting questions about evolving defensive backfield . The Washington Post . 21 November 2020.
  14. Web site: WashingtonFootball.com. Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves. August 31, 2021. August 31, 2021. Washington Football Team Public Relations.
  15. Web site: Washington Football Team Cuts Kicker, Signs New CB Corn Elder . SI.com . 13 October 2021.
  16. Web site: Washington releases WR Kelvin Harmon, S Cole Luke; signs K Chris Blewitt, LB De'Jon Harris to practice squad. WashingtonFootball.com. October 19, 2021.