Philip Lutzenkirchen
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PositionTight end
BornJune 1, 1991
Winfield, Illinois, U.S.
Winfield, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 29, 2014 (aged 23)
LaGrange, Georgia, U.S.
LaGrange, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
| No. 43 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 1, 1991 Winfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 29, 2014 (aged 23) LaGrange, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 258 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lassiter (Marietta, Georgia) |
| College | Auburn (2009–2012) |
| NFL draft | 2013: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
Philip Lutzenkirchen (June 1, 1991 – June 29, 2014) was an American football tight end, who played at Auburn University, finishing his career as the school's all-time leading receiver in touchdowns among tight ends.
Statistics
Lutzenkirchen was a standout tight end at Auburn, starting for the 2010 championship team as a sophomore. His senior season in 2012 ended prematurely due to a hip injury. Lutzenkirchen ended his career with 59 receptions for 628 yards, and 14 touchdowns, the most in school history by a tight end.[1][2]
| Year | Team | GP | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Fum | Lost | |||
| 2009 | Auburn | 13 | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Auburn | 13 | 15 | 185 | 12.3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Auburn | 12 | 24 | 238 | 9.9 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Auburn | 6 | 15 | 139 | 9.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 44 | 59 | 628 | 10.6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |