Luke Butkus joined the Packers’ coaching staff in 2019 and was promoted to the offensive line coach in 2022 when Adam Stenavich took the offensive coordinator job. So who is Luke Butkus? Let’s take a closer look and get to know the Packers’ coach.
Who Is Luke Butkus? Facts About The Packers Coach
- Was a three-year starting center for the Illini from 1999-2001, a third-team All-America selection by The Associated Press in 2001, a two-time All-Big Ten selection (2000-01), and a captain of the 2001 Big Ten championship team.
- Begins his 12th season coaching in the NFL, having previously worked for the Jacksonville Jaguars (2013-15), Seattle Seahawks (2010-11), and Chicago Bears (2007-09).
- In 2020, worked with an offensive line that helped the Packers rank No. 1 in the NFL in scoring (31.8 ppg), giveaways (team-record 11), and time of possession (32:29), tied for No. 2 in sacks allowed (21) and No. 3 in yards per play (6.29).
- Joined the Packers on Feb. 7, 2019, as assistant offensive line coach before being promoted to offensive line coach on Feb. 1, 2022.
Luke Butkus’ Age And Family
Butkus is 43 years old. The Butkus name is very familiar to NFL fans. Luke is the nephew of Hall of Famer Dick Butkus.
Where Is Luke Butkus From?
Butkus is from Chicago Heights, Illinois. He graduated from Bloom Trail High School before attending the University of Illinois. He attended training camps for NFL teams but never found his footing in the NFL. He played in NFL Europe for the Rhein Fire and Cologne Centurians.
Luke Butkus Coaching Experience
- Oregon (2005–2006)
Graduate Assistant - Chicago Bears (2007–2009)
Offensive assistant & assistant offensive line coach - Seattle Seahawks (2010–2011)
Offensive quality control & offensive line coach - Illinois (2012)
Offensive line coach - Jacksonville Jaguars (2013–2015)
Assistant offensive line coach - Illinois (2016–2018)
Offensive line coach - Green Bay Packers (2019–2021)
Assistant offensive line coach - Green Bay Packers (2022–present)
Offensive line coach
Packers Offensive Line Coach History
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Butkus | 2022 | 8-9-0 | 47.1% | 0-0 |
| Adam Stenavich | 2019-2021 | 39-10-0 | 79.6% | 2-3 |
| James Campen | 2007-2018 | 119-71-2 | 62.5% | 10-8 |
| Joe Philbin | 2006 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Larry Beightol | 1999-2005 | 65-47-0 | 58.0% | 2-4 |
| Tom Lovat | 1992-1998 | 75-37-0 | 67.0% | 8-5 |
| Charlie Davis | 1988-1991 | 24-40-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Virgil Knight | 1986-1987 | 9-21-1 | 30.6% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Wampfler | 1984-1987 | 25-37-1 | 40.5% | 0-0 |
| Ernie McMillan | 1980-1984 | 34-37-2 | 47.9% | 1-1 |
| Bill Curry | 1977-1979 | 17-28-1 | 38.0% | 0-0 |
| Leon McLaughlin | 1975-1976 | 9-19-0 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Rollie Dotsch | 1971-1974 | 25-27-4 | 48.2% | 0-1 |
| Forrest Gregg | 1969-1970 | 14-14-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Ray Wietecha | 1965-1968 | 37-16-3 | 68.8% | 7-0 |
| Bill Austin | 1959-1964 | 58-20-2 | 73.8% | 2-1 |
| Nick Skorich | 1958 | 1-10-1 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
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