Washington Commanders Star Reacts to NFL Top 100 List

Coming in at No. 70, Washington Commanders star linebacker Frankie Luvu finds himself on the NFL Top 100 list this season.

The veteran linebacker took to social media to react to his placement, showing appreciation for his presence on the list.

“Forever grateful,” he wrote on the social media platform, X.

“Luvu, he’s exciting,” said Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons.

“Frankie is a very high-energy guy,” Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman said. “Turn on the tape, bro is all across the field for sure.”

Lane Johnson, who played Luvu and the Commanders three times last season, had nothing but positive things to say about his rival.

“We play those guys two times, sometimes three times a year, and you gain respect,” the Philadelphia Eagles lineman stated. “It’s fun when you’re going against an extreme competitor. Some guys, you can tell that it means a lot to him. He’s one of those guys.”

Luvu, 28, entered the NFL in 2018 out of Washington State. Unlike most starting linebackers in the NFL, Luvu didn’t join the league as a high-end pick, who was expected to produce right away.

In 2018, Luvu was an undrafted prospect who started his NFL career with the New York Jets.

During his rookie season, Luvu appeared in 14 games. He combined 22 tackles and collected three sacks. While he never became a full-time starter for the Jets, he did enough to get on the Carolina Panthers’ radar when he became a free agent in 2021.

Luvu signed a one-year deal with the Panthers. He appeared in 16 games, even collecting a career-high four starts at the time. During his first year in Carolina, Luvu produced 43 tackles and seven sacks.

By 2022, Luvu inked a two-year deal with the Panthers. From that point on, he has thrived in the NFL. By the time Luvu reached the final season of his deal with the Panthers in 2023, he produced 125 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 17 games of action. Luvu hit the free agency market last spring and earned a notable offer from Washington.

The Commanders inked Luvu to a reported $31 million contract. During his first season in Washington, Luvu collected 99 tackles, seven pass deflections, one interception, and eight sacks. He was a key defensive contributor for the Commanders, who put together an impressive NFC Championship run.

Next season, the Commanders hope to be right back in contention for an NFL Championship. Luvu will continue playing a pivotal role for the organization.

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