In this episode of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, we welcome Cincinnati, born and raised and one of the best to play the game of football, Luke Kuechly.

To say Luke Kuechly left his mark on the game of football is an understatement. 

A state champion at St. Xavier High School, Kuechly attended Boston College, where he dominated the competition in the Atlantic Coast Conference during his three seasons, leaving with 532 tackles in 38 games, earning All-American honors in each season along with many of the top defensive awards in the college game.

After a killer NFL Combine, the Carolina Panthers selected Kuechly with the ninth pick of the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, and it didn't take long for Kuechly to show why as he earned AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.

In eight seasons, Kuechly dominated, helping the Panthers reach the Super Bowl during the 2015 season. However, in January of 2020, Kuechly surprised many when he announced his retirement from the game at 28 years old.

It's our honor to welcome future NFL Hall of Famer Luke Kuechly to In The Trenches.