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Anthony Lucas (American football)

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Anthony Lucas
No. 87, 15
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1976-11-20) November 20, 1976 (age 48)
Tallulah, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:McCall
(Tallulah, Louisiana)
College:Arkansas (1995–1999)
NFL draft:2000 / round: 4 / pick: 114
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Freshman All-SEC (1995)
  • Second-team All-SEC (1998)
  • First-team All-SEC (1999)
  • Arkansas All-Decade Team (1990s)
  • UA Sports Hall of Fame (2019)
  • Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (2020)

Anthony Lucas (born November 20, 1976) is an American former college and professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Arkansas. He was selected in the fourth round (114th overall) of the 2000 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Lucas was also a member of the Dallas Cowboys. However, he never played in an NFL game.

Early life and college

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Lucas was born in Tallulah, Louisiana to Gerald and Rena Lucas. He then attended McCall High School before attending the University of Arkansas.[1]

As a freshman in 1995, Lucas appeared in 11 games, and recorded 27 receptions for 526 yards and four touchdowns. His sophomore season in 1996 was cut short during the season opener where we recorded three receptions for 32 yards before being injured and missing the rest of the season. As a redshirt sophomore in 1997, he again appeared in 11 games, recording 27 receptions for 495 yards and four touchdowns. He also carried the ball one time for three yards. As a redshirt junior in 1998 he appeared in 10 games and recorded 43 receptions for 1,004 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a redshirt senior in 1999, he appeared in 10 games and recorded 37 receptions for 822 yards, and five touchdowns.[2]

In March 2020, Lucas was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.[1]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)
194 lb
(88 kg)
4.41 s 1.60 s 2.66 s 35.0 in
(0.89 m)
10 ft 01 in
(3.07 m)
All values from the 2000 NFL Combine.[3]

Lucas was selected in the fourth round (114th overall) in the 2000 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. He spent his entire rookie season on the Packers PUP list. He was waived on August 23, 2001.[4][5]

On August 24, Lucas was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys.[6] He was waived on September 2 and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[7][6] He spent the entire 2001 season on the practice squad.[6] On August 12, 2002, he was waived/injured and reverted to injured reserve the next day.[8][6]

Personal life

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As of 2020, Lucas was married to his wife Devae, and they have two daughters, Kassidy and Kaylee.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Murphy, Tom (March 2, 2020). "ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME: Storied plays dot Anthony Lucas' career". WholeHogSports.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Anthony Lucas College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  3. ^ "Anthony Lucas Draft Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "Transactions". WashingtonPost.com. Dow Jones & Company. August 23, 2001. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "Transactions". NYTimes.com. The New York Times Company. August 24, 2001. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d "Transactions". prosportstransactions.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  7. ^ "Transactions". NYTimes.com. The New York Times Company. September 4, 2001. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  8. ^ "Transactions". NYTimes.com. The New York Times Company. August 13, 2002. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
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