Luke Kuechly, Steve Smith Sr. snubbed from Pro Football Hall of Fame, one former Panthers player inducted
Kuechly was in his first year of eligibility. From the first time he stepped on the field as a rookie until his retirement in 2017, Kuechly left no doubt that he was among the very best in the NFL. Kuechly was a five-time All-Pro, seven-time Pro Bowler, was the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year and was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team.