Deuce Lutui


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Position: G
Jersey #: 72
Date of Birth: May 5, 1983
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 338 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 41 in 2006 by ARZ
First Team: ARZ (2006)
Last Team: TEN (2012)

Career Summary

Deuce Lutui is a former NFL offensive guard who played college football at USC. NFL statistics credit him with 101 games across seven seasons, primarily with Arizona.

Deuce Lutui is a former NFL offensive guard who played college football at USC. NFL statistics credit him with 101 games across seven seasons, primarily with Arizona.

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Early Life

Lutui attended Mesa High School and later returned to Arizona as a Cardinals player. The reviewed official sources do not provide a fuller verified account of his early life.

Lutui attended Mesa High School and later returned to Arizona as a Cardinals player. The reviewed official sources do not provide a fuller verified account of his early life.

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High School

Lutui attended Mesa High School in Arizona. Cardinals coverage identified him as one of the veteran offensive linemen playing for his hometown team.

Lutui attended Mesa High School in Arizona. Cardinals coverage identified him as one of the veteran offensive linemen playing for his hometown team.

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College Career

Lutui played offensive line at USC before entering the NFL Draft. Arizona’s later account noted that he had been a USC teammate of Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart.

Lutui played offensive line at USC before entering the NFL Draft. Arizona’s later account noted that he had been a USC teammate of Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart.

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Path to the NFL

Arizona selected Lutui in the second round, 41st overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft. Cardinals records identify him as a USC offensive guard and a 2006 second-round choice.

Arizona selected Lutui in the second round, 41st overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft. Cardinals records identify him as a USC offensive guard and a 2006 second-round choice.

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NFL Career

Lutui played for Arizona from 2006 through 2011 and Tennessee in 2012. His NFL totals were 101 games, including 93 Cardinals appearances and eight games for the Titans.

Lutui played for Arizona from 2006 through 2011 and Tennessee in 2012. His NFL totals were 101 games, including 93 Cardinals appearances and eight games for the Titans.

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Career Accomplishments

Lutui appeared in at least 15 games in each of his six Cardinals seasons from 2006 through 2011. Arizona’s Legends profile lists him as a Walter Payton Man of the Year finalist in 2006 and 2007.

Lutui appeared in at least 15 games in each of his six Cardinals seasons from 2006 through 2011. Arizona’s Legends profile lists him as a Walter Payton Man of the Year finalist in 2006 and 2007.

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Playing Style

Lutui played guard throughout his NFL career. NFL listed him at 6-foot-4 and 338 pounds, while Cardinals coverage called him a starting guard during the franchise’s rise with Kurt Warner.

Lutui played guard throughout his NFL career. NFL listed him at 6-foot-4 and 338 pounds, while Cardinals coverage called him a starting guard during the franchise’s rise with Kurt Warner.

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Legacy

Lutui spent six seasons as an Arizona contributor and became an Arizona Cardinals Legend. The organization credits his ongoing focus after retirement to faith, family, giving back, and physical and mental wellness.

Lutui spent six seasons as an Arizona contributor and became an Arizona Cardinals Legend. The organization credits his ongoing focus after retirement to faith, family, giving back, and physical and mental wellness.

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Post-Career

Since retiring, Lutui has focused on faith, family, giving back, and wellness, according to his Arizona Cardinals Legends profile. He is recognized by the franchise as an Arizona Cardinals Legend.

Since retiring, Lutui has focused on faith, family, giving back, and wellness, according to his Arizona Cardinals Legends profile. He is recognized by the franchise as an Arizona Cardinals Legend.

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