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Jake Luton

Summary

Jake Luton (born April 11, 1996) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Jake Luton
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Luton with Idaho in 2015
Personal information
Born: (1996-04-11) April 11, 1996 (age 28)
Marysville, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Marysville Pilchuck
(Marysville, Washington)
College:Idaho (2014–2015)
Ventura CC (2016)
Oregon State (2017–2019)
Position:Quarterback
NFL draft:2020 / Round: 6 / Pick: 189
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
TD–INT:2–6
Passing yards:624
Completion percentage:54.5
Passer rating:54.5
Rushing yards:13
Rushing touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years edit

Born and raised in Marysville, Washington, Luton played football and baseball at Marysville-Pilchuck High school and graduated in 2014.[1] He was a two star recruit and committed to the University of Idaho in Moscow.[2][3] At the time, the Vandals were a Football Bowl Subdivision program in the Sun Belt Conference under second-year head coach Paul Petrino.

College career edit

Idaho edit

Luton redshirted as a true freshman in 2014. He played in eight games in 2015, throwing for 408 yards, and rushing for five touchdowns.[4] In June 2016, he announced his departure from Idaho.[5]

Ventura College edit

Luton transferred to two-year Ventura College in Southern California for his redshirt sophomore season in 2016.[6] In eleven games, he threw for 3,551 yards and forty touchdowns.[7]

Oregon State edit

Luton transferred to Oregon State University in Corvallis, led by third-year head coach Gary Andersen, and won the starting quarterback job in 2017.[8] He suffered a back injury, which ended his season after starting just four games.[9] Luton was granted a sixth year of eligibility after his fifth-year senior season in 2018,[10] and started eleven games in 2019, throwing for 28 touchdowns with just three interceptions.[11]

Statistics edit

Season Team GP Passing
Cmp Att Pct Yards TD Int
2015 Idaho 8 51 80 63.8 403 1 4
2016 Ventura 11 261 462 56.5 3,551 40 15
2017 Oregon State 4 83 135 61.5 853 4 4
2018 Oregon State 8 140 224 62.5 1,660 10 4
2019 Oregon State 11 222 358 62.0 2,714 28 3
Career 42 757 1,259 60.1 9,181 83 30

Professional career edit

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wonderlic
6 ft 6+1⁄8 in
(1.98 m) 		224 lb
(102 kg) 		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m) 		10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 33
All values from NFL Combine[12]

Jacksonville Jaguars (first stint) edit

Luton was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round with the 189th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.[13]

On November 2, 2020, it was announced that Luton would make his first career start in Week 9 against the Houston Texans; starting quarterback Gardner Minshew was out with a thumb injury.[14][15] He completed 26 of 38 passes for 304 yards with one touchdown and one interception, as well as a 13-yard rushing score, in the Jaguars' 27–25 loss.[16] A day after the Texans game, it was announced that Luton would fill in for Minshew again in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers.[17] He completed 18 of 35 passes for 169 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Jaguars' 24–20 loss.[18] Luton was named the starter for the third consecutive game in Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.[19] He had his worst performance yet against the Steelers, completing 16 of 37 passes for 151 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions in the Jaguars' 27–3 loss.[20] On November 25, the Jaguars announced they benched Luton for Mike Glennon due to his recent struggles.[21][22]

On August 31, 2021, Luton was waived as part of the final roster cuts.[23]

Seattle Seahawks edit

On September 2, 2021, Luton signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[24] He was waived on September 28 and re-signed to the practice squad.[25][26] Luton was activated on October 10 following an injury to starting quarterback Russell Wilson. He was released and resigned to the practice squad after the Seahawks signed quarterback Jacob Eason on October 21.[27] He was again released on November 15.[28]

Miami Dolphins edit

On November 17, 2021, Luton was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[29]

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint) edit

On February 11, 2022, Luton signed a reserve/future contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[30] He was waived on August 15, but re-signed eight days later.[31][32] He was waived again on August 26.[33]

New Orleans Saints (first stint) edit

On September 6, 2022, Luton signed with the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.[34] He was elevated to the active roster on October 1.[35] On October 15, Luton was waived and re-signed to the practice squad.[36] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[37]

On May 2, 2023, Luton was waived by the Saints.[38]

Carolina Panthers (first stint) edit

On July 29, 2023, Luton signed with the Carolina Panthers.[39] He was released on August 26 and re-signed to the practice squad a few weeks later.[40][41]

New Orleans Saints (second stint) edit

On September 26, 2023, the Saints signed Luton off of the Panthers' practice squad.[42] He was released on October 16, following the end of the suspension of quarterback Jake Haener.[43]

Carolina Panthers (second stint) edit

On October 25, 2023, the Panthers signed Luton to their practice squad.[44] He was released on November 30,[45] and re-signed to the practice squad on December 5.[46] He was released again on December 21.[47]

NFL career statistics edit

Year Team Games Passing Rushing Sacks Fumbles
GP GS Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD Sck SckY Fum Lost
2020 JAX 3 3 60 110 54.5 473 6.5 2 6 54.5 1 13 13.0 1 7 52 2 0
2021 SEA 0 0 Did not play
2022 NO 0 0 Did not play
2023 NO 0 0 Did not play
Career 3 3 60 110 54.5 473 6.5 2 6 54.5 1 13 13.0 1 5 34 2 0

References edit

  1. ^ "Jake Luton's High School Baseball Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  2. ^ "Jake Luton, Marysville Pilchuck , Pro-Style Quarterback". 247Sports. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  3. ^ Krueger, David (October 29, 2013). "Marysville Pilchuck's Luton commits to Idaho". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  4. ^ "Jake Luton – Football". University of Idaho Athletics. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  5. ^ "QB Jake Luton leaves Vandals". The Spokesman-Review. June 9, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  6. ^ "Former Idaho quarterback transfers to Ventura College". Idaho Statesman. July 6, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  7. ^ "Jake Luton | #7 | QB | Ventura – Ventura College Athletics". www.vcweplayhard.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  8. ^ Lawson, Theo (September 13, 2017). "Jake Luton's roundabout path leads him back to the Palouse – this time as a starting QB in the Pac-12". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  9. ^ "Oregon State QB Jake Luton back home after scary injury". USA TODAY. Associated Press. September 18, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  10. ^ "Oregon St. QB Luton given 6th year of eligibility". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 10, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  11. ^ "Jake Luton – Football". Oregon State University Athletics. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  12. ^ "Jake Luton". NFL.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  13. ^ Maya, Adam (April 25, 2020). "Jake Luton's unlikely journey continues with Jaguars". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  14. ^ Shook, Nick (November 2, 2020). "Jaguars rookie QB Jake Luton in line to start vs. Texans". NFL.com. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
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  19. ^ Saunders, Alan (November 22, 2020). "Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew II Out vs. Steelers with Thumb Injury". Steelers Now. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  20. ^ Murphy, Ben (November 22, 2020). "Jake Luton struggles in Jaguars 9th straight loss". First Coast News. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  21. ^ Patra, Kevin (November 25, 2020). "Jaguars QB Mike Glennon to start Sunday against Browns". NFL.com. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  22. ^ Smith, Michael David (November 25, 2020). "Mike Glennon to start for Jaguars". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  23. ^ Reid, John (August 31, 2021). "Jaguars trim roster to 53 players, WR Phillip Dorsett among cuts". Jacksonville.com. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  24. ^ Boyle, John (September 2, 2021). "Seahawks Sign QB Jake Luton, Add CB Michael Jackson To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  25. ^ Boyle, John (September 28, 2021). "Seahawks Sign DT Robert Nkemdiche; Waive QB Jake Luton". Seahawks.com. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  26. ^ Boyle, John (September 29, 2021). "Seahawks Place TE Gerald Everett On Reserve/COVID-19 List, Sign Three To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
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  28. ^ Williams, Tony (November 15, 2021). "Seahawks Release QB Jake Luton From PS, Sign TE Tyler Mabry". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  29. ^ "Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves - Week 11". MiamiDolphins.com. November 17, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
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  38. ^ Sigler, John (May 2, 2023). "Saints release two former practice squad players in post-draft roster moves". Saints Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  39. ^ Gantt, Darin (July 29, 2023). "Panthers add quarterback Jake Luton". Panthers.com. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  40. ^ Gantt, Darin (August 26, 2023). "Panthers waive 11 players Saturday". Panthers.com. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  41. ^ Gantt, Darin (September 20, 2023). "Panthers add Deion Jones to 53-man roster". Panthers.com. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  42. ^ Andres, Patrick (September 26, 2023). "Jake Luton: Saints Sign Veteran QB Amid Derek Carr Injury, per Report - Sports Illustrated". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  43. ^ Sigler, John. "Saints reinstate Jake Haener after suspension, waive Jake Luton to open roster spot". Saints Wire. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  44. ^ Rizzutti, Anthony. "Panthers add 2 players to practice squad on Wednesday". Panthers Wire. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  45. ^ Rizzutti, Anthony. "Panthers sign Deonte Brown back to practice squad, release Jake Luton". Panthers Wire. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  46. ^ Rizzutti, Anthony. "Panthers sign QB Jake Luton, release 2 players from practice squad". Panthers Wire. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  47. ^ Rizzutti, Anthony. "Panthers release Jake Luton from practice squad". Panthers Wire. Retrieved December 21, 2023.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
  • Oregon State Beavers bio

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