Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu has been ranked No. 70 among the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2025. It is the first time in his career that he has been named to the list.
"Frankie is a very high-energy guy," said Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman. "Turn on the tap, bro is all across the field, for sure."
Luvu, who signed a multi-year deal with Washington last offseason, had perhaps the best season of his career with the Burgundy & Gold. He racked up his best stats in several categories, including 99 tackles, 14 quarterback hits and eight sacks, all while becoming an emotional leader for his teammates during their NFC Championship run.
Luvu's eight sacks ranked 13th among all other linebackers in the NFL, second on the team and was the most a Washington linebacker has had in a single season since Ryan Kerrigan in 2018 (OLB Dante Fowler Jr. also accomplished the feat this year). He also added two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception. This is the first time in his career that he has earned All-Pro honors.
The Commanders signed Luvu, who received ringing endorsements from Bobby Wagner and former teammate Shaq Thompson, with the belief that he was ready to take the next step in his development. Luvu said the Commanders could put him anywhere in their defense, and they did exactly that, mostly to utilize his athleticism as a blitzer.
Luvu's stats skyrocketed because of that usage. He ranked second on the team in tackles and recorded a career-high eight sacks. He did so well that Pro Football Focus ranked him 14th on their list of top 32 linebackers heading into the 2025 season.
"We play those guys twice a year...and yeah, you gain respect," said Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson. "It's fun when you're going against an extreme competitor. Some guys, you can tell that it means a lot to them. So, he's one of those guys."
But Luvu isn't dwelling on the past. The standards for him and his teammates have risen, and that means he needs to take his skill set to another level. The Commanders will need Luvu at full strength to return to the NFC Championship game and reach the Super Bowl.
"I know it's unfinished business," Luvu told Bryan Colbert Jr. "We left a lot out there last year, but last year was last year. This year is a new beginning, new start."
