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Luke Kuechly lifts lid on pre-draft connection with Ron Rivera

(Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports) Luke Kuechly

Luke Kuechly lifted the lid on his pre-draft connection to former Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera that played a role in him being taken at No. 8 in 2012.

Luke Kuechly being drafted by the Carolina Panthers was written in the stars. The legendary linebacker typified everything that was great about the organization before taking the difficult decision to hang up his cleats after a sensational eight-year career that makes him a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame sooner rather than later.