T.J. Luther Bio
Tyreece “T. J.” Luther is an American professional football wide receiver for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Wofford Terriers and the Gardner–Webb Bulldogs before beginning his professional career as an undrafted free agent in 2023. Standing 5 ft 11 in and listed at 189 lb, Luther has bounced between NFL practice squads and active rosters across several franchises before moving north to Canada.
Early Life and Background
Luther grew up in Arcadia, Florida, and attended Port Charlotte High School in nearby Port Charlotte. A four-year starter on the gridiron, he also lettered in track and field during his time in high school. As a senior, Luther produced 724 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns while adding 262 rushing yards and six additional scores on the ground. That senior production helped him earn a commitment to play college football at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Coming out of Port Charlotte, Luther was viewed as a versatile athlete capable of contributing as a receiver, runner, and returner. His ability to impact the game in multiple ways became a defining trait during his formative years and shaped the role he would later play at the college level. He split his college career between two programs, gaining experience at the FCS and Big South levels before pursuing a professional opportunity.
Path to Professional Football
Luther began his college career at Wofford, where he appeared in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2018 and earned one start at wide receiver. He finished that season with 14 receptions for 323 yards and four touchdowns, while also contributing 51 rushing yards on three carries and 189 kickoff return yards on eight returns. During the 2019 season, he played in ten games with seven starts and produced 447 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 19 catches, along with 45 rushing yards and 357 kickoff return yards.
After the 2020-21 season, in which he started four games and posted six catches for 108 yards and a touchdown before opting out, Luther announced on April 2, 2021, that he was entering the transfer portal. He transferred to Gardner–Webb, where he immediately became the team’s primary kickoff return man during the 2021 season, catching 23 passes for 384 yards and four touchdowns. His senior year in 2022 was his most productive, as he played in 12 games and recorded 55 receptions for 1,035 yards and seven touchdowns, earning First-team All-Big South honors.
T.J. Luther Career
Early Professional Career (2023–2024)
Luther signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2023, after going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft. He was released by the Jets on August 29, 2023, before the regular season began. Two days later, on September 1, 2023, he was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad, beginning a stretch in which he would move between NFL practice squads and short-term contracts. The Patriots released him on October 18, 2023, before re-signing him to their practice squad on November 7. He signed a reserve/future contract with New England on January 8, 2024, but was released on June 6, 2024.
On August 14, 2024, Luther signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, only to be waived on August 26. He quickly resurfaced with the Green Bay Packers, who signed him to their practice squad on September 10, 2024, before releasing him on October 19, 2024. Luther landed with the Carolina Panthers on December 3, 2024, joining their practice squad and signing a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025. He was waived by the Panthers on August 25, 2025, paving the way for his move to the CFL.
Edmonton Elks Era (2025–Present)
Luther joined the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League ahead of the 2025 season, bringing his mix of receiving and return experience to an American roster spot. His signing marked his first opportunity to compete for an active roster spot at the professional level after several seasons of practice-squad movement in the NFL. As a wide receiver listed at No. 88, he offers the Elks a versatile skill set developed across two college programs and multiple NFL organizations. The Edmonton chapter represents Luther’s first sustained opportunity to contribute on game day at the professional level.
T.J. Luther Family
Family Background and Personal Life
Luther was raised in Arcadia, Florida, and developed his athletic foundation in the nearby Port Charlotte community. Public information about his immediate family is limited, and details regarding parents, siblings, spouse, and children have not been widely reported.
2025 Season Performance
Luther’s 2025 season began with his release from the Carolina Panthers on August 25, after spending the previous offseason with the team on a reserve/future contract. He subsequently signed with the Edmonton Elks, joining the CFL roster as an American wide receiver. His transition to the Canadian game gives him an opportunity to compete for snaps in a league known for its pass-oriented offenses and wider field dimensions.
With the Elks, Luther’s combination of return experience and slot receiver traits positions him as a depth option capable of contributing on special teams and in the passing game. The 2025 campaign marks his first sustained chance at a regular-season role after years of practice-squad movement across the NFL. His progress through training camp and into the regular season will determine whether he can convert his first professional opportunity into a longer-term role north of the border.