When a video of Texans defensive end J.J. Watt nailing a 61-inch box jump went viral this spring, it looked familiar. For nearly two years, a video of Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly landing a 60-inch box jump has lived quietly on YouTube:
In Luke we trust. Who says white men can't jump.
Posted by Dwan Edwards on Thursday, May 7, 2015
UPDATE: Mon, May 11, 12:40 p.m. – According to a player who was there, Kuechly’s latest successful jump was 57 inches.
If video won’t play for you, here is a direct link.