Luke Musgrave
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Musgrave in 2023
No. 88 – Green Bay Packers
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (2000-09-02) September 2, 2000 (age 23)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Bend Senior (Bend, Oregon)
College:Oregon State (2019–2022)
NFL Draft:2023 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:34
Receiving yards:352
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Lucas Stone Musgrave (born September 2, 2000) is an American football tight end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon State. He is the nephew of football coach Bill Musgrave.

Early years

Musgrave was born on September 2, 2000, and attended Bend Senior High School.[1] He was a member of their football, lacrosse, track, and ski racing teams.[2] As a senior, Musgrave caught 31 passes for 563 yards and four touchdowns.[3]

College career

Musgrave played in all 12 of Oregon State's games during his freshman season, catching two passes for 18 yards and making two tackles on special teams.[4][5] He played in seven games with three starts in the Beavers' COVID-19 shortened 2020 season and had 12 receptions for 142 yards.[6] Musgrave caught 22 passes for 304 yards and one touchdown during his sophomore season.[7] He also blocked a punt and returned it 27 yards for a touchdown in a 42–34 win over Utah and was named the Pac-12 Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+7⁄8 in
(1.98 m) 		253 lb
(115 kg) 		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m) 		10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 4.61 s 1.54 s 2.62 s 4.41 s 7.09 s 36.0 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		 19 reps
Sources:[9]

Musgrave was drafted in the second round, 42nd overall, by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL Draft.[10] He signed his rookie contract on July 19.[11]

Musgrave made his NFL debut on September 10, 2023, against the Chicago Bears, catching three passes for 50 yards in a 38–20 win.[12] On November 19, against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11, Musgrave suffered a lacerated kidney during the third quarter. Musgrave continued to play through the injury but was hospitalized the same day. He was released two days later following treatment and was placed on injured reserve on November 22.[13][14] He was activated on January 6, 2024.[15]

During his first playoff start against the Cowboys, Musgrave recorded 3 receptions, one of them was for 38 yards and a touchdown. He finished his first playoff start with 3 receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown.[16]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career-high

Regular season

Year Team Games Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Y/R Lng TD Fum Lost
2023 GB 10 9 33 341 10.3 37 1 0 0
Career 10 9 33 341 10.3 37 1 0 0

Personal life

Musgrave's father, Doug Musgrave, played quarterback at Oregon.[17] His uncle, Bill Musgrave, also played quarterback at Oregon before playing and coaching in the NFL.[18]

References

  1. ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 91. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Bend High's Colt Musgrave juggles skiing, football and lacrosse". The Bulletin. March 5, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  3. ^ Singer, Mike (December 19, 2018). "Oregon State Beavers Football Signee: Luke Musgrave". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  4. ^ Daschel, Nick (July 1, 2020). "Oregon State 2020 football position preview: Is Luke Musgrave the Beavers' next great tight end?". The Oregonian. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  5. ^ "Musgrave's 'best offseason' sets up potential for big fall". Corvallis Gazette-Times. August 25, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  6. ^ Daschel, Nick (August 11, 2021). "Luke Musgrave starting to look the part as Oregon State's next career 1,000-yard tight end". The Oregonian. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  7. ^ Daschel, Nick (August 1, 2022). "Oregon State's humble Luke Musgrave, his blocking skills honed, looks to become Beavers' next tight end star". The Oregonian. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  8. ^ Farudo, Jeff (October 29, 2021). "Cal Football: OSU Tight End Luke Musgrave Has the Attention of Uncle Bill". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  9. ^ "Luke Musgrave Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". National Football League. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  10. ^ "2023 NFL Draft: Packers select Oregon State TE Luke Musgrave in second round, No. 42 overall". packers.com. April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  11. ^ "Packers sign QB Alex McGough, TE Luke Musgrave". packers.com. July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  12. ^ Hodkiewicz, Wes; Spofford, Mike (September 10, 2023). "Packers beat Bears in opener, 38-20". Packers.com. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  13. ^ Demovsky, Rob (November 22, 2023). "Packers' Luke Musgrave to IR; has lacerated kidney, per source". ESPN. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  14. ^ "Packers sign WR Bo Melton, RB James Robinson to active roster". Packers.com. November 22, 2023.
  15. ^ "Packers activate TE Luke Musgrave, RB Emanuel Wilson off IR". Packers.com. January 6, 2023.
  16. ^ "Packers' Luke Musgrave: Catches 38-yard TD in playoff win". www.cbssports.com. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  17. ^ "Bend High tight end, whose father and uncle were Ducks quarterbacks, signs with Beavers". The Bulletin. December 20, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  18. ^ Kroner, Steve (November 13, 2022). "Cal fires offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave, O-line coach Angus McClure". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 13, 2022.

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