Luke Lachey is a collegiate football tight end for the Iowa Hawkeyes, representing the University of Iowa in the Big Ten Conference. He was born on June 29, 2001, and stands at 6 foot 6 inches and weighs 247 pounds. Lachey’s first year with the Iowa Hawkeyes saw him redshirt in 2020, before competing in 13 games in 2021 including three starts.
In the 2022 season, Lachey again appeared in 13 games, with six starts in that season and recorded 398 receiving yards and four touchdowns. He is a CLAS non-degree major at the University of Iowa and has earned a bachelor’s degree in enterprise leadership. He has been a three-sport athlete for a long time, participating in football, basketball, and track, as per Iowa Hawkeyes' official website.
Luke Lachey's hometown
According to his Iowa player profile, Luke Lachey hails from the town of Columbus, Ohio. During his high school career at Grandview Heights High School, he earned first-team all-state, all-conference, and all-district honors. He also earned an Academic All-Ohio recognition. He was the team captain during his junior and senior years and recorded 102 receptions for 1504 yards and 19 touchdowns in his final two years.
Upon committing to the University of Iowa, he redshirted his first season. In 2022, he earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. He played in thirteen games in both 2021 and 2022 seasons. In the 2023 season, he sustained a season-ending injury after the third game. In the 2024 season, Lachey has played 11 games including 10 starts, scoring 27 receptions for 227 yards.
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Luke Lachey's nationality
Luke Lachey holds American nationality. He was born on June 29, 2001, and was brought up in the town of Columbus, Ohio. His parents are Ann and Jim Lachey. His father Jim was a former professional NFL athlete who played as an offensive tackle and also played in the NFL for teams such as San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Raiders, and Washington Redskins.
Following in the footsteps of his father, Luke attended Grandview Heights High School in Grandview Heights, Ohio, where he played as a wide receiver, tight end, and defensive back. Lachey was offered admissions from Kentucky Wildcats, Michigan State Spartans, West Virginia Mountaineers, Minnesota Golden Gophers, LSU Tigers, and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets but decided to commit to the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2020.
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FAQ's on Luke Lachey
A. Luke Lachey stands at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m).
A. Luke Lachey is 23 years old, as of December 2024. He was born on June 29, 2001.
A. Luke Lachey weighs 247 lb (112 kg).
A. Yes, Jim Lachey is the father of Luke Lachey.
