Luke Joeckel (2022) - Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame - Texas A&M Athletics

Luke Joeckel

Induction:
2022
Class:
2014

Luke Joeckel, one of the most imposing and decorated linemen in program history, lettered for the Maroon & White from 2010-12. The Hall of Famer started 39-consecutive games at left tackle, beginning in 2010 as a true freshman. He was the linchpin of an offense in 2012 that outscored opponents 2-to-1 and led the SEC in rushing, passing, scoring and total offense. He spearheaded a front that protected and blocked for Johnny Manziel on his way to becoming the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy.

The Arlington, Texas, native was named a unanimous All-American in 2012 and is the only player in program history to win both the Outland and Jacobs Blocking trophies. Joeckel was a two-time all-conference selection (2011, 2012) and was named to the 2010 All-Big 12 Freshman Team. The Hall of Famer protected the blindside and bolstered the front of the 2011 and 2012 offenses, the two most prolific offenses in program history, averaging 490.2 and 558.5 yards per game, respectively.

Joeckel became the highest-drafted offensive lineman in A&M history when he was taken at No. 2 overall in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He enjoyed a five-year career in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2013-16) and Seattle Seahawks (2017).