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Youth Department Leader Nick Luchey of the Baltimore Ravens
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Signed by the Baltimore Ravens on 12/4/06...Released by the Houston Texans on 9/1/06...Signed by Houston on 8/3/06...Waived by the Texans on 7/23/06...Signed by Houston on 6/13/06...Granted free agency 3/11/06...Signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on 9/13/05...Released by the Green Bay Packers on 9/6/05...Signed by the Packers on 3/11/03...Granted free agency on 2/28/03...Re-signed by the Bengals on 4/23/02...Granted free agency on 3/1/02...Placed on physically unable to perform list (knee) from 7/22-11/27/01...Originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 5th round (135th pick overall) of 1999 NFL draft.
Highlights:
Big, physical fullback who is a battering ram as a run-blocker, but also has soft hands out of the backfield...Veteran player with a good head for the game...Has played in 75 career games with 17 starts and has seen action in 3 postseason contests.
Pro Career:
2006: (with Baltimore) Spent the 2006 training camp with the Houston Texans before being released in the team's final cut...Jointed the Ravens on 12/4/06.
2005: (with Green Bay and Cincinnati) Saw action in 3 games with Cincinnati...Was inactive for Wild Card playoff vs. Pit. (1/8/06)...Saw action on special teams in game 15 vs. Buf. (12/24)...Saw his 1st action of the season, carrying the ball 1 time for 0 yards in game 14 at Det. (12/18)...Played on special teams in game 16 at KC (1/1/06)...Was inactive for Games 2-13...Waived by the Packers on 9/6...Signed with the Bengals on 9/13.
2004: (with Green Bay) Saw action in all 16 games, starting 6...Also played in 1 postseason game with the Packers...Posted 10 carries for 24 yards and 2 receptions for 20 yards with the Packers...Hauled in a pair of receptions for 10 yards in the Wild Card playoff vs. Min. (1/9/06)...Carried the ball twice for 5 yards, including a 2-yarder on a 4th-and-1 play, and also made lead block on Najeh Davenport's 13-yard TD run in game 6 at Det. (10/17)...Posted 24 rushing yards on 10 carries in addition to 2 pass receptions for 20 yards and was the key blocker as Packers rushed for 152 yards in the season opener at Car. (9/13).
2003: (with Green Bay) Played in 11 games, starting 2...Also saw action in both Packers playoff contests...Helped pave the way for the Packers to set new single-season franchise records for yards rushing (2,558) and yards per carry (5.05)...Threw the key block to spring RB Ahman Green's 33-yard run to the Eagles' 4-yard line in the Divisional Playoff game at Phi. (1/11/04)...Played a key role in their November stretch when Green Bay rushed for 190 or more yards in 4 straight games.
2002: (with Cincinnati) Played in all 16 Bengals games, starting 3 as a 2nd TE for the Bengals...Carried the ball 12 times for a career-high 59 yards and 2 TDs...Also hauled in 7 receptions for 46 yards...Set career highs with 12 rushes for 59 yards and 2 TDs in game 15 vs. NO (12/22)...Started at TE, but did not record a catch in game 12 vs. Bal. (12/1), Game 11 at Pit. (11/24) and game 10 vs. Cle. (11/17).
2001: (with Cincinnati) Saw action in 4 games, starting 2 after beginning the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list (knee) due to an injury suffered in minicamp...Was inactive in games 15 and 16 due to a calf injury suffered in game 14...Started in game 14 at Bal. (12/23) and was the key cog in RB Corey Dillon's 127-yard rushing game, the 1st 100-yard rusher against Ravens in 51 games, before leaving the game with a calf injury...Started, but did not record a rush in game 12 vs. Jax. (12/9)...Saw action in his 1st game of the season, but did not record a rush in game 11 vs. TB (12/2).
2000: (with Cincinnati) Played 14 games with 4 starts...Finished the season with 10 carries for 54 yards and had 7 receptions for 84 yards...Recorded a career--high 31 receiving yards on 2 catches in the 17-14 win in game 15 vs. Jax. (12/17)...Led the way for the Bengals to rush for 292 yards, in addition to having 1 carry for 8 yards and a 15-yard reception in game 13 vs. Ari. (12/3)...Pulled in a 17-yard reception, adding to the Bengals' season-high 365 yards in game 11 at NE (11/19).
1999: (with Cincinnati) Saw action in 11 games as a rookie after rehabilitating from a preseason ankle injury...Carried the ball 10 times for 30 yards and had 10 pass receptions for a career-high 96 yards on the season...Recorded a career-high 3 receptions for 27 yards, including a long of 19 in game 12 at Pit. (11/28)...Played in his 1st-career NFL game and boasted 2 receptions for 17 yards in game 2 vs. SD (9/19).
College Career:
Luchey played in 42 games with 14 starts, including 8 starts as a senior at Miami...As a senior, was the lead blocker for Edgerrin James, who rushed for 1,416 yards in 1998...Played in 10 games as a reserve FB, helping James rush for 1,098 yards as a junior (1997)...For his career, Luchey averaged 4.0 yards per rush (38-152) and 11.6 yards per reception (25-289) as a Hurricane.
Personal:
Was 2-time All-State selection in football at Harrison High School (Farmington Hills, MI)...Led Harrison to a state Class A title as he rushed for 1,358 yards and 21 TDs, and set a state championship game record with a 90-yard run from scrimmage...Also played LB in high school...Went by name of Nick Williams when he entered NFL, but changed his last name to Luchey in August of 2002 to honor his father and grandfather...Name is pronounced: Loo-chee.
Personal BIO of Nick Luchey
Full name is James Nicolas Williams Luchey
Was known during his playing career as Nick Williams until legally changing his surname to Luchey, in honor of his father and grandfather, in August of 2002
Nicknamed 'Greezy,' 'Lubu' and 'Big Boi'
Born in Royal Oak, Mich.
Single.Christian who loves God, and serve God while attending His Step-Fathers church. New Covenant Life Church In Alpharretta Ga.where his mother is Co-Pastor, and his Step- Father is Senior Pastor.
(Mother) Co-Pastor Beverly Lucas Joyner, (Stepfather) Apostle Nathan Joyner Senior Pastor of New Covenant Life Church.has brought up there son's and daugthers to love God and He will direct their paths.
Nick has 4 siblings who also were trained to allow God to guide their career's and as you can see Nick has been blessed to Play football for the Green Bay Packers. Nick Luchey also serves his community with his Shop with a Jock Foundation, where N.F.L players take 1000 plus dis-advantage youth on a $100.00 plus shopping spree for each youth, in the Green Bay Wisconsin area yearly.
Was a two-time all-state selection at Harrison High School in Farmington Hills, Mich., winning All-America honors from Super Prep as a senior.
Also earned all-conference, all-county, all-metro and all-area recognition in 1994, when he led his team to the Michigan Class A state championship while rushing for 1,358 yards and 21 touchdowns on 197 carries
Set a Michigan state championship game record for longest touchdown run from scrimmage (90 yards)
Also played linebacker, recording 94 tackles, three sacks and three fumble recoveries as a senior
Was a member of the school's basketball and track teams as well
Hobbies include reading history (especially Egyptian and Roman), playing chess, billiards, basketball and going to amusement parks (his favorite is Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio)
Originally caught spiders as a kid, now an eight-year hobby, handles 10 tarantulas; oldest and biggest is a 7-year-old Mexican red leg named 'Cleo' that measures 101/2 inches long when fully expanded
Also has two Vietnamese giant centipedes measuring nine and 10 inches
Eventually wants to own clothing line and be a commercial advertiser to put his college background to use
Is working to obtain his bachelor's degree, he is just nine credits shy of graduation
Participated in the March of Dimes Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowling Event in 2003
Took part in programs to feed the homeless on holidays, in addition to speaking at elementary schools and hospitals, while with the Bengals.
Residence: Atlanta
Served as the No. 2 fullback behind William Henderson for the second straight season. Started six games when Packers opened in their two-tight end or 'U-71' packages; saw substantial playing time in those formations, as well as in short-yardage situations, was on the field for 41.4 percent of the snaps that Green Bay utilized a fullback. Had reported to camp in shape, more determined and more comfortable than in 2003, according to Head Coach Mike Sherman. Played in all 16 games for the second time, making six starts, he also saw action in NFC Wild Card playoff contest with Minnesota. Rushed 10 times for 24 yards and made two receptions for 20 yards during the regular season. Was a key cog in the blocking game at Carolina (Sept. 13) as the Packers ran for 152 yards against the vaunted Panthers defense; his personal highlight came when he smashed LB Brandon Short, leading to a 12-yard gain by Ahman Green on a counter sweep to the left side of the field. Started next game vs. Chicago (Sept. 19) and split time with Henderson at fullback; on a 12-yard Tony Fisher run to the right, picked up a dominant block on Bears LB Joe Odom. Started following week at Indianapolis (Sept. 26), had one rush for 2 yards, playing halfback for the first time since 2002. Followed up against the N.Y. Giants (Oct. 3) with one run for 4 yards. In Monday night contest with Tennessee (Oct. 11), made a key block on an 18-yard run by Green. Carried twice for 5 yards in hometown appearance at Detroit (Oct. 17), he also made the lead block on Najeh Davenport's 13-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter of 38-10 win, smashing Lions S Brock Marion into the ground. Ran for a 2-yard gain on fourth-and-1 on the game's last drive, allowing Green Bay to run out the clock in the 38-10 victory. In start against Dallas (Oct. 24), on Green's 32-yard run cracked LB Dexter Coakley to allow a hole for Green to cut back and advance upfield. Made 11-yard catch at Washington (Oct. 31), his first reception of the year; grab came on a third-and-3. Caught the ball in the flat, bounced off a Shawn Springs tackle, lost his helmet, then continued upfield for the rest of the yardage. Ran twice for 3 yards vs. Minnesota (Nov. 14). Picked up a first down on second-and-2, rushing for a 3-yard gain to the Minnesota 4 (the Packers scored three plays later). Also made a key lead block on Green's 17-yard sweep in the second quarter. In Sunday night win at Houston (Nov. 21), had one rush for 3 yards - a first down on third-and-1 - before leaving the game with a separated left shoulder. Played a limited amount due to shoulder injury in Monday night battle with St. Louis (Nov. 29). On Fisher's 24-yard run, took out LB Pisa Tinoisamoa to get Fisher through the first line of defense. Later, combined with guard Mike Wahle to seal defenders outside and spring Davenport for his 40-yard scoring run. Started at fullback in contest at Philadelphia (Dec. 5), then was a reserve vs. Detroit (Dec. 12). Made one catch for 9 yards against Jacksonville (Dec. 19); on a Green Bay second-and-8, caught a pass and advanced it 9 yards for a first down. One of three fullbacks to play (along with Henderson and Vonta Leach) in division-clinching triumph over Minnesota (Dec. 24). Ran three times for 7 yards at Chicago (Jan. 2) in limited duty at halfback after having gotten the starting nod at fullback when the Packers opened in 'U-71' package. In the NFC Wild Card playoff game vs. Minnesota (Jan. 9), caught two passes for 10 yards.
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