Jake Luton

{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Jake Luton

| image = Jake Luton (21185192948) (cropped).jpg

| alt =

| caption = Luton with the Idaho Vandals in 2015

| current_team =

| number =

| position = Quarterback

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|4|11|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Marysville, Washington, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 6

| weight_lb = 224

| high_school = Marysville Pilchuck

| college = Idaho (2014–2015)
Ventura (2016)
Oregon State (2017–2019)

| draftyear = 2020

| draftround = 6

| draftpick = 189

| pastteams = * Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2020}})

| status =

| highlights =

| statleague = NFL

| statseason = 2023

| statweek =

| statlabel1 = TDINT

| statvalue1 = 2–6

| statlabel2 = Passing yards

| statvalue2 = 624

| statlabel3 = Completion percentage

| statvalue3 = 54.5

| statlabel4 = Passer rating

| statvalue4 = 54.5

| statlabel5 = Rushing yards

| statvalue5 = 13

| statlabel6 = Rushing touchdowns

| statvalue6 = 1

| pfr = L/LutoJa00

}}

Jake Luton (born April 11, 1996) is an American professional football quarterback. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Early life

Born and raised in Marysville, Washington, Luton played football and baseball at Marysville-Pilchuck High school and graduated in 2014.{{Cite web|title=Jake Luton's High School Baseball Stats|url=https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/jake-luton/PYIAF_TuEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/baseball/stats.htm|access-date=November 27, 2020|website=MaxPreps.com|language=en}} He was a two star recruit and committed to the University of Idaho in Moscow.{{Cite web |title=Jake Luton, Marysville Pilchuck , Pro-Style Quarterback |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Jake-Luton-36730/high-school-60534/ |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Krueger |first=David |date=October 29, 2013 |title=Marysville Pilchuck's Luton commits to Idaho |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/marysville-pilchucks-luton-commits-to-idaho/ |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=HeraldNet.com |language=en-US}} At the time, the Vandals were a Football Bowl Subdivision program in the Sun Belt Conference under second-year head coach Paul Petrino.

College career

=Idaho=

Luton redshirted as a true freshman in 2014. He played in eight games in 2015, throwing for 408 yards, and rushing for five touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jake Luton – Football |url=https://govandals.com/sports/football/roster/jake-luton/1546 |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=University of Idaho Athletics |language=en}} In June 2016, he announced his departure from Idaho.{{Cite web |date=June 9, 2016 |title=QB Jake Luton leaves Vandals |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/jun/09/qb-jake-luton-leaves-vandals/ |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=The Spokesman-Review}}

=Ventura College=

Luton transferred to two-year Ventura College in Southern California for his redshirt sophomore season in 2016.{{Cite web |date=July 6, 2016 |title=Former Idaho quarterback transfers to Ventura College |url=https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/university-of-idaho/article88134277.html |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=Idaho Statesman}} In eleven games, he threw for 3,551 yards and forty touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jake Luton {{!}} #7 {{!}} QB {{!}} Ventura – Ventura College Athletics |url=http://www.vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2016-17/players/jakeluton5l20 |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=www.vcweplayhard.com}}

=Oregon State=

Luton transferred to Oregon State University in Corvallis, led by third-year head coach Gary Andersen, and won the starting quarterback job in 2017.{{Cite web |last=Lawson |first=Theo |date=September 13, 2017 |title=Jake Luton's roundabout path leads him back to the Palouse – this time as a starting QB in the Pac-12 |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/sep/13/lutons-roundabout-path-leads-him-back-to-the-palou/ |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=The Spokesman-Review}} He suffered a back injury, which ended his season after starting just four games.{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2017 |title=Oregon State QB Jake Luton back home after scary injury |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2017/09/18/oregon-state-qb-jake-luton-back-home-after-scary-injury/105763032/ |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} Luton was granted a sixth year of eligibility after his fifth-year senior season in 2018,{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2019 |title=Oregon St. QB Luton given 6th year of eligibility |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25730016/oregon-state-qb-jake-luton-granted-sixth-year-eligibility |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} and started eleven games in 2019, throwing for 28 touchdowns with just three interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Jake Luton – Football |url=https://osubeavers.com/sports/football/roster/jake-luton/7235 |access-date=March 25, 2020 |website=Oregon State University Athletics |language=en}}

=Statistics=

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
rowspan="2"| Season

! rowspan="2"| Team

! colspan="3"| Games

! colspan="8"| Passing

! colspan="4"| Rushing

{{abbr|GP|Games played}}{{abbr|GS|Games started}}{{abbr|Record|Record as a starting quarterback}}{{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}}{{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}}{{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}}{{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}}{{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}}{{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}}{{abbr|Int|Interceptions}}{{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}}{{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}}{{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}}{{abbr|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}}{{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}}
2014Idaho

| 1 || 0 || — || colspan="12"|File:Redshirt.svg Redshirt

2015Idaho

| 8 || 1 || 0–1 || 49 || 78 || 62.8 || 383 || 4.9 || 1 || 4 || 98.0 || 27 || 73 || 2.7 || 5

2016Ventura

| 11 || 11 || 8–3 || 261 || 462 || 56.5 || 3,551 || 7.7 || 40 || 15 || 143.1 || 71 || 175 || 2.5 || 6

2017Oregon State

| 4 || 4 || 1–3 || 83 || 135 || 61.5 || 853 || 6.3 || 4 || 4 || 118.4 || 17 || 27 || 1.6 || 0

2018Oregon State

| 8 || 5 || 0–5 || 140 || 224 || 62.5 || 1,660 || 7.4 || 10 || 4 || 135.9 || 28 || -144 || -5.1 || 0

2019Oregon State

| 11 || 11 || 5–6 || 222 || 358 || 62.0 || 2,714 || 7.6 || 28 || 3 || 149.8 || 44 || -87 || -2.0 || 1

colspan="2"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jake-luton-1.html Career]433214–187551,25760.09,1617.38330138.3187440.212

Professional career

{{NFL predraft

| height ft = 6

| height in = 6+1/8

| weight = 224

| arm span = 31 3/4

| hand span = 10 3/8

| wonderlic = 33

| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Jake Luton |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jake-luton?id=32194c55-5438-7063-68d9-75cbeff57a11 |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}

}}

=Jacksonville Jaguars (first stint)=

Luton was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round with the 189th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Maya |first=Adam |date=April 25, 2020 |title=Jake Luton's unlikely journey continues with Jaguars |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jake-luton-s-unlikely-journey-continues-with-jaguars-0ap3000001111565 |access-date=April 26, 2020 |website=NFL.com |language=en}}

On November 2, 2020, it was announced that Luton would make his first career start in Week 9 against the Houston Texans; starting quarterback Gardner Minshew was out with a thumb injury.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=November 2, 2020 |title=Jaguars rookie QB Jake Luton in line to start vs. Texans |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jaguars-rookie-qb-jake-luton-in-line-to-start-vs-texans |access-date=November 3, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=November 2, 2020 |title=Jaguars expected to start rookie QB Jake Luton in Week 9, replacing Gardner Minshew |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jaguars-expected-to-start-rookie-qb-jake-luton-in-week-9-replacing-gardner-minshew-per-report/ |access-date=November 3, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} He completed 26 of 38 passes for 304 yards with one touchdown and one interception, as well as a 13-yard rushing score, in the Jaguars' 27–25 loss.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars – November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080jax.htm |access-date=November 10, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} A day after the Texans game, it was announced that Luton would fill in for Minshew again in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite web|last=DiRocco|first=Michael|date=November 9, 2020|title=Jags QB Luton to start again for injured Minshew|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30286510/jacksonville-jaguars-qb-jake-luton-start-again-injured-gardner-minshew|access-date=November 18, 2020|website=ESPN.com|language=en}} He completed 18 of 35 passes for 169 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Jaguars' 24–20 loss.{{Cite web|title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Green Bay Packers - November 15th, 2020|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011150gnb.htm|access-date=November 18, 2020|website=Pro Football Reference|language=en}} Luton was named the starter for the third consecutive game in Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web|last=Saunders|first=Alan|date=November 22, 2020|title=Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew II Out vs. Steelers with Thumb Injury|url=https://steelersnow.com/jaguars-qb-gardner-minshew-ii-out-vs-steelers-with-thumb-injury/|access-date=November 22, 2020|website=Steelers Now|language=en-US}} He had his worst performance yet against the Steelers, completing 16 of 37 passes for 151 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions in the Jaguars' 27–3 loss.{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ben |date=November 22, 2020 |title=Jake Luton struggles in Jaguars 9th straight loss |url=https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguarslosetosteelers/77-1014fb28-d83f-48b6-92ff-c9ffc6c7d39f |access-date=November 22, 2020 |website=First Coast News |language=en-US}} On November 25, the Jaguars announced they benched Luton for Mike Glennon due to his recent struggles.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=November 25, 2020 |title=Jaguars QB Mike Glennon to start Sunday against Browns |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jaguars-qb-mike-glennon-to-start-sunday-against-browns |access-date=November 25, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Michael David |title=Mike Glennon to start for Jaguars |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/25/mike-glennon-to-start-for-jaguars/ |website=ProFootballTalk |access-date=November 25, 2020 |date=November 25, 2020}}

On August 31, 2021, Luton was waived as part of the final roster cuts.{{cite web|last=Reid|first=John|title=Jaguars trim roster to 53 players, WR Phillip Dorsett among cuts|url= https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2021/08/31/jaguars-trim-roster-53-players-wr-phillip-dorsett/5668006001/|website=Jacksonville.com|date=August 31, 2021|access-date=August 31, 2021}}

=Seattle Seahawks=

On September 2, 2021, Luton signed with the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=September 2, 2021 |title=Seahawks Sign QB Jake Luton, Add CB Michael Jackson To Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-qb-jake-luton-add-cb-michael-jackson-to-practice-squad |access-date=January 23, 2023 |website=Seahawks.com}} He was waived on September 28 and re-signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=September 28, 2021 |title=Seahawks Sign DT Robert Nkemdiche; Waive QB Jake Luton |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-dt-robert-nkemdiche-waive-qb-jake-luton |access-date=January 23, 2023 |website=Seahawks.com}}{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=September 29, 2021 |title=Seahawks Place TE Gerald Everett On Reserve/COVID-19 List, Sign Three To Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-place-te-gerald-everett-on-reserve-covid-19-list-sign-three-to-practice |access-date=January 23, 2023 |website=Seahawks.com}} Luton was activated on October 10 following an injury to starting quarterback Russell Wilson. He was released and resigned to the practice squad after the Seahawks signed quarterback Jacob Eason on October 21.{{Cite web |date=October 26, 2021 |title=Jake Luton: Reverted to practice squad |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jake-luton-reverted-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} He was again released on November 15.{{Cite web|last=Williams|first=Tony|date=November 15, 2021|title=Seahawks Release QB Jake Luton From PS, Sign TE Tyler Mabry|url=https://nfltraderumors.co/seahawks-release-qb-jake-luton-from-ps-sign-te-tyler-mabry/|access-date=December 9, 2021|website=NFLTradeRumors.co|language=en-US}}

=Miami Dolphins=

On November 17, 2021, Luton was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2021 |title=Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves - Week 11 |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-week-11 |access-date=January 23, 2023 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}}

=Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)=

On February 11, 2022, Luton signed a reserve/future contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{Cite web |date=February 11, 2022 |title=Jaguars sign QB Jake Luton to Reserve/Future contract |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-sign-qb-jake-luton-to-reserve-future-contract |access-date=January 23, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}} He was waived on August 15, but re-signed eight days later.{{Cite web |date=August 15, 2022 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars waive five from the roster |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-waive-five-from-the-roster |access-date=January 23, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}{{Cite web |date=August 23, 2022 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars sign QB Jake Luton |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-sign-qb-jake-luton |access-date=January 23, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}} He was waived again on August 26.{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2022 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars claim K Jake Verity, and waive QB Jake Luton and LB Grant Morgan |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-claim-k-jake-verity-and-waive-qb-jake-luton-and-lb-grant-mo |access-date=August 26, 2022 |website=Jaguars.com |archive-date=August 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826202050/https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-claim-k-jake-verity-and-waive-qb-jake-luton-and-lb-grant-mo |url-status=dead }}

=New Orleans Saints (first stint)=

On September 6, 2022, Luton signed with the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |date=September 6, 2022 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-chase-hansen-jake-luton |access-date=September 6, 2022 |website=New Orleans Saints}} He was elevated to the active roster on October 1.{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2022 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-nfl-week-4 |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=New Orleans Saints}} On October 15, Luton was waived and re-signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Grindley |first=Wyatt |date=October 15, 2022 |title=Saints Make Seven Roster Moves |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/saints-make-seven-roster-moves-2/ |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Saints sign eight to reserve/future contracts |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/saints-roster-eight-signed-reserve-future-contracts-2023 |access-date=January 23, 2023 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}

On May 2, 2023, Luton was waived by the Saints.{{Cite web |last=Sigler |first=John |date=May 2, 2023 |title=Saints release two former practice squad players in post-draft roster moves |url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/02/saints-cut-jake-luton-jaguars-derrick-gore-nfl-practice-squad/ |access-date=May 22, 2023 |website=Saints Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}

=Carolina Panthers (first stint)=

On July 29, 2023, Luton signed with the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=July 29, 2023 |title=Panthers add quarterback Jake Luton |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-add-quarterback-jake-luton |access-date=July 29, 2023 |website=Panthers.com}} He was released on August 26 and re-signed to the practice squad a few weeks later.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=August 26, 2023 |title=Panthers waive 11 players Saturday |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-waive-11-players-saturday |access-date=September 21, 2023 |website=Panthers.com}}{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=September 20, 2023 |title=Panthers add Deion Jones to 53-man roster |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-add-deion-jones-to-53-man-roster-shaq-thompson-jake-luton |access-date=September 21, 2023 |website=Panthers.com}}

=New Orleans Saints (second stint)=

On September 26, 2023, the Saints signed Luton off of the Panthers' practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Andres |first=Patrick |date=September 26, 2023 |title=Jake Luton: Saints Sign Veteran QB Amid Derek Carr Injury, per Report |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/09/26/saints-sign-jake-luton-panthers-amid-derek-carr-injury |access-date=September 27, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}} He was released on October 16, following the end of the suspension of quarterback Jake Haener.{{Cite web |last=Sigler |first=John |date=October 16, 2023 |title=Saints reinstate Jake Haener after suspension, waive Jake Luton to open roster spot |url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/16/saints-schedule-jake-haener-suspended-backup-quarterback-cut-jake-luton-nfl/ |access-date=October 17, 2023 |website=Saints Wire|publisher=USA Today}}

=Carolina Panthers (second stint)=

On October 25, 2023, the Panthers signed Luton to their practice squad.{{cite web |last1=Rizzutti |first1=Anthony |title=Panthers add 2 players to practice squad on Wednesday |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/25/panthers-practice-squad-jake-luton-jordan-matthews/ |website=Panthers Wire |access-date=October 25, 2023}} He was released on November 30,{{cite web |last1=Rizzutti |first1=Anthony |title=Panthers sign Deonte Brown back to practice squad, release Jake Luton |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/30/panthers-sign-deonte-brown-practice-squad-release-jake-luton/ |website=Panthers Wire |access-date=November 30, 2023}} and re-signed to the practice squad on December 5.{{cite web |last1=Rizzutti |first1=Anthony |title=Panthers sign QB Jake Luton, release 2 players from practice squad |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/05/panthers-practice-squad-jake-luton-jordan-thomas-matt-landers/ |website=Panthers Wire |access-date=December 6, 2023}} He was released again on December 21.{{cite web |last1=Rizzutti |first1=Anthony |title=Panthers release Jake Luton from practice squad |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/20/panthers-release-jake-luton-practice-squad/ |website=Panthers Wire |access-date=December 21, 2023}}

On August 5, 2024, Luton re-signed with the Panthers,{{cite web | last=Hill | first=Kassidy | title=Panthers add a fourth quarterback on Monday | website=Panthers.com | date=2024-08-05 | url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-add-a-fourth-quarterback-on-monday | access-date=2024-09-20}} but was placed on injured reserve,{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=August 19, 2024 |title=Injuries force a handful of transactions Monday |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/injuries-force-a-handful-of-transactions-monday |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Panthers.com}} and released following an injury settlement on August 29.{{cite web | title=Jake Luton: Out in Carolina | website=CBSSports.com | date=2024-08-29 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jake-luton-out-in-carolina/amp/ | access-date=2024-09-20}}

=Las Vegas Raiders=

On December 10, 2024, the Las Vegas Raiders signed Luton to their practice squad.{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Raiders sign QB Carter Bradley to active roster, place RB Zamir White on Reserve/Injured list |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-qb-carter-bradley-to-active-roster-place-rb-zamir-white-on-reserve-injured-list |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Raiders.com}}

=NFL career statistics=

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
rowspan="2"| Year

! rowspan="2"| Team

! colspan="2"| Games

! colspan="8"| Passing

! colspan="4"| Rushing

! colspan="2"| Sacks

! colspan="2"| Fumbles

GPGSCmpAttPctYdsAvgTDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTDSckSckYFumLost
2020JAX

| 3 || 3 || 60 || 110 || 54.5 || 473 || 6.5 || 2 || 6 || 54.5 || 1 || 13 || 13.0 || 1 || 7 || 52 || 2 || 0

rowspan="1" |2021

!SEA

|0

|0

| colspan="16" |Did not play

rowspan="1" |2022

!NO

|0

|0

| colspan="16" |Did not play

rowspan="1" |2023

!NO

|0

|0

| colspan="16" |Did not play

colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LutoJa00.htm Career] || 3 || 3 || 60 || 110 || 54.5 || 473 || 6.5 || 2 || 6 || 54.5 || 1 || 13 || 13.0 || 1 || 5 || 34 || 2 || 0

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