Luke Wattenberg (born September 10, 1997) is an American professional

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center for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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at Washington and was drafted by the Broncos in the fifth round of the

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College career

Wattenberg was ranked as a fourstar recruit by

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coming out of high school. He committed to Washington on April 15, 2015, over offers from

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, Utah, and Washington State.

Professional career

Wattenberg was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the 171st pick in the fifth round of the

Personal life

Wattenberg was born in Trabuco Canyon, California to a father of Norwegian descent and a mother of Korean descent.

References

External links

Denver Broncos bio

Washington Huskies bio
1997 births Living people Players of American football from Orange County, California American football offensive linemen Washington Huskies football players Denver Broncos players American people of South Korean descent American people of Norwegian descent {{Offensive-lineman-1990s-stub Asian American players of American football American sportspeople of Korean descent