Luke Musgrave Explained

Luke Musgrave
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Number:88
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:2 September 2000
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:253
High School:Bend Senior (Bend, Oregon)
College:Oregon State (2019–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:2
Draftpick:42
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:34
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:352
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:M/MusgLu00

Lucas Stone Musgrave (born September 2, 2000) is an American football tight end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon State. He is the nephew of football coach Bill Musgrave.

Early years

Musgrave was born on September 2, 2000, and attended Bend Senior High School.[1] He was a member of their football, lacrosse, track, and ski racing teams.[2] As a senior, Musgrave caught 31 passes for 563 yards and four touchdowns.[3]

College career

Musgrave played in all 12 of Oregon State's games during his freshman season, catching two passes for 18 yards and making two tackles on special teams.[4] [5] He played in seven games with three starts in the Beavers' COVID-19 shortened 2020 season and had 12 receptions for 142 yards.[6] Musgrave caught 22 passes for 304 yards and one touchdown during his sophomore season.[7] He also blocked a punt and returned it 27 yards for a touchdown in a 42–34 win over Utah and was named the Pac-12 Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.[8]

Professional career

Musgrave was drafted in the second round, 42nd overall, by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL draft.[9] He signed his rookie contract on July 19.[10]

Musgrave made his NFL debut on September 10, 2023, against the Chicago Bears, catching three passes for 50 yards in a 38–20 win.[11] On November 19, against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11, Musgrave suffered a lacerated kidney during the third quarter. Musgrave continued to play through the injury but was hospitalized the same day. He was released two days later following treatment and was placed on injured reserve on November 22.[12] [13] He was activated on January 6, 2024.[14]

During his first playoff start against the Cowboys, Musgrave recorded 3 receptions, one of them was for 38 yards and a touchdown. He finished his first playoff start with 3 receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown.[15]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesReceivingFumbles
GB11 9 34 352 10.4 37 1 0 0
Career 11 9 34 352 10.4 37 1 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

YearTeamGamesReceivingFumbles
GB2 1 6 66 11.0 38 1 0 0
Career 2 1 6 66 11.0 38 1 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Personal life

Musgrave's father, Doug Musgrave, played quarterback at Oregon.[16] His uncle, Bill Musgrave, also played quarterback at Oregon before playing and coaching in the NFL.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brugler . Dane . The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide . subscription . April 10, 2022 . . 91 . PDF.
  2. Web site: Wiley . Derek . March 5, 2019 . Bend High's Colt Musgrave juggles skiing, football and lacrosse . September 6, 2022 . The Bulletin.
  3. Web site: Oregon State Beavers Football Signee: Luke Musgrave. Mike. Singer. Rivals.com. December 19, 2018. September 6, 2022.
  4. Web site: Oregon State 2020 football position preview: Is Luke Musgrave the Beavers’ next great tight end?. Nick. Daschel. The Oregonian. July 1, 2020. September 6, 2022.
  5. Web site: Sowa . Jesse . August 25, 2021 . Musgrave's 'best offseason' sets up potential for big fall . September 6, 2022 . Corvallis Gazette-Times.
  6. Web site: Luke Musgrave starting to look the part as Oregon State’s next career 1,000-yard tight end. Nick. Daschel. The Oregonian. August 11, 2021. September 6, 2022.
  7. Web site: Oregon State’s humble Luke Musgrave, his blocking skills honed, looks to become Beavers’ next tight end star. Nick. Daschel. The Oregonian. August 1, 2022. September 6, 2022.
  8. Web site: Cal Football: OSU Tight End Luke Musgrave Has the Attention of Uncle Bill. Jeff. Farudo. Sports Illustrated. October 29, 2021. September 6, 2022.
  9. Web site: April 28, 2023 . 2023 NFL Draft: Packers select Oregon State TE Luke Musgrave in second round, No. 42 overall . April 28, 2023 . Packers.com.
  10. Web site: July 19, 2023 . Packers sign QB Alex McGough, TE Luke Musgrave . July 19, 2023 . Packers.com.
  11. Web site: Hodkiewicz . Wes . Spofford . Mike . Packers beat Bears in opener, 38–20 . Packers.com . September 18, 2023 . September 10, 2023.
  12. Web site: Demovsky . Rob . November 22, 2023 . Packers' Luke Musgrave to IR; has lacerated kidney, per source . November 22, 2023 . ESPN.com.
  13. Web site: November 22, 2023 . Packers sign WR Bo Melton, RB James Robinson to active roster . Packers.com.
  14. Web site: January 6, 2023 . Packers activate TE Luke Musgrave, RB Emanuel Wilson off IR . 2024-07-19 . Packers.com.
  15. Web site: January 15, 2024 . Packers' Luke Musgrave: Catches 38-yard TD in playoff win . January 19, 2024 . CBSSports.com.
  16. Web site: Morical . Mark . December 20, 2018 . Bend High tight end, whose father and uncle were Ducks quarterbacks, signs with Beavers . September 6, 2022 . The Bulletin.
  17. Web site: Cal fires offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave, O-line coach Angus McClure. Steve. Kroner. San Francisco Chronicle. November 13, 2022. November 13, 2022.

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