Luke Lachey (born June 29, 2001) is an American football tight end for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Luke Lachey
Iowa Hawkeyes – No. 85
PositionTight end
ClassSenior
MajorPre-Business
Personal information
Born: (2001-06-29) June 29, 2001 (age 23)
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight247 lb (112 kg)
Career history
College
  • Iowa (2020–present)
High schoolGrandview Heights (Grandview Heights, Ohio)

High school career

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Lachey attended Grandview Heights High School in Grandview Heights, Ohio. He played wide receiver, tight end and defensive back in high school. He committed to the University of Iowa to play college football.[1][2]

College career

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After redshirting his first year at Iowa in 2020, Lachey played in 13 games with three starts in 2021 and had eight receptions for 133 yards.[3] In 2022, he started six of 13 games and had 28 receptions for 398 yards and four touchdowns.[4][5] Lachey returned to Iowa for his junior season in 2023.[6]

Personal life

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His father is former professional football player Jim Lachey.

References

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  1. ^ Blair, Caitlyn (April 28, 2020). "Grandview Heights football star will play in college". CityScene Magazine.
  2. ^ "Leistikow: How Luke Lachey's Ohio State family became all-in on Iowa football". Hawk Central.
  3. ^ Coss, Matt (August 19, 2022). "Hawkeyes expect Lachey to be 'big contributor'". The Quad-City Times.
  4. ^ "Ohio State trip takes Lachey 'home' amid breakout season". www.thegazette.com.
  5. ^ Dochterman, Scott. "Luke Lachey, Erick All continue Iowa tradition". The Athletic.
  6. ^ After being patient, Iowa football's Jay Higgins, Luke Lachey look like foundational duo
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