Jordan Lucas
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jordan A. Lucas
| image = Jordan Lucas.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Lucas with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019
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| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|8|2}}
| birth_place = New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 190
| high_school = New Rochelle (NY)
Worcester Academy (MA)
| college = Penn State
| draftyear = 2016
| draftround = 6
| draftpick = 204
| pastteams = * Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2020}})
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Edmonton Elks ({{CFL Year|2023}})*
| status =
| highlights = * Super Bowl champion (LIV)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 47
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 1.0
| statlabel3 = Pass deflections
| statvalue3 = 3
| statlabel4 = Interceptions
| statvalue4 = 1
| pfr = LucaJo00
}}
Jordan A. Lucas (born August 2, 1993) is an American professional football safety. He played college football at Penn State University. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft.
Early life
Lucas played at New Rochelle High School for coach Lou DiRienzo and then played one season at Worcester Academy in Worcester, Massachusetts. While at Worcester Academy, Lucas played defensive back and running back for coach David Dykeman and was selected the AA South Section Back of the Year as a senior.{{Cite web |title=Jordan Lucas Bio :: Penn State :: Official Athletic Site |url=http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jordan_lucas_812672.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810205559/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jordan_lucas_812672.html |archive-date=August 10, 2018 |access-date=February 23, 2018 |website=Official Athletic Site :: Penn State Football |publisher=CBS Interactive}}
Lucas was rated as a three-star prospect by both Scout and Rivals coming out of high school.
College career
Lucas played at Penn State from 2012 to 2015 playing both cornerback and safety. He started out on defense and special teams as one of only six true freshmen in 2012. He played primarily at the cornerback position from 2013 to 2014 during his sophomore and junior seasons before switching to play safety for his senior season in 2015. His senior season was cut short due to injury. During his career, he had 181 tackles, 3 interceptions, 11 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks.[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jordan-lucas-1.html Jordan Lucas stats]
=Career statistics=
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! colspan=7|Tackles ! colspan=4|Interceptions ! colspan=3|Fumbles | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Tot | Solo | Asst | Loss | Sck | Int | YDS | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | FF |
| 2012
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013
| 12 | 11 | 65 | 45 | 20 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| 2014
| 13 | 13 | 59 | 39 | 20 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015
| 9 | 9 | 56 | 34 | 22 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Totals
| 35 | 33 | 181 | 119 | 62 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
Professional career
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| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Jordan Lucas Combine Profile |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/jordan-lucas?id=2555542 |access-date=March 22, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}
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=Miami Dolphins=
Lucas was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round with the 204th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Poupart, Alain |date=April 30, 2016 |title=Dolphins Select Lucas In Sixth Round |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Select-Lucas-In-Sixth-Round/4e67b404-1e04-408f-8c12-faaef32b7112 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219090312/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Select-Lucas-In-Sixth-Round/4e67b404-1e04-408f-8c12-faaef32b7112 |archive-date=February 19, 2018 |access-date=February 18, 2018 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}}{{Cite web |title=Jordan Lucas Draft Profile |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jordan-lucas?id=2555542 |website=NFL.com}} He played in eight games as a rookie recording two tackles.
On September 2, 2017, Lucas was waived by the Dolphins and was signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2017 |title=Dolphins Make Roster Moves |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/6e2a4fb4-c259-4543-947d-0c866ce56319 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620024159/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/6e2a4fb4-c259-4543-947d-0c866ce56319 |archive-date=June 20, 2018 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}}{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2017 |title=Dolphins Sign 8 To Practice Squad |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Sign-8-To-Practice-Squad/490085a1-8bcc-47ce-a337-0d112c977bd5 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210094758/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Sign-8-To-Practice-Squad/490085a1-8bcc-47ce-a337-0d112c977bd5 |archive-date=December 10, 2017 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}} He was promoted to the active roster on October 3, 2017.{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2017 |title=Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Miami-Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/efef1639-c78c-41a5-8943-2c36bd597c8a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208083920/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Miami-Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/efef1639-c78c-41a5-8943-2c36bd597c8a |archive-date=February 8, 2018 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
On August 31, 2018, Lucas was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2020 seventh-round draft pick.{{Cite web |last=Florio, Mike |date=August 31, 2018 |title=Dolphins trade safety Jordan Lucas to the Chiefs |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/08/31/dolphins-trade-safety-jordan-lucas-to-the-chiefs/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}} Lucas, who became a restricted free agent following the end of the season, received an original round tender. On April 15, 2019, he officially signed the one-year $1.323 million tender.{{Cite web |last=Goldman, Charles |date=April 16, 2019 |title=Jordan Lucas, Justin Hamilton and Harrison Butker sign one-year tenders |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/16/kansas-city-chiefs-sign-jordan-lucas-justin-hamilton-harrison-butker-erfa-rfa-tenders/ |access-date=June 4, 2019 |publisher=USA Today}} Lucas won Super Bowl LIV with the Chiefs after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31–20.
=Chicago Bears=
Lucas signed with the Chicago Bears on March 26, 2020.{{Cite news |last=Mayer, Larry |date=March 26, 2020 |title=Bears make seven free-agent signings official |work=ChicagoBears.com |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-make-seven-free-agent-signings-official |access-date=March 26, 2020}} He chose to opt-out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic on August 3, 2020.{{Cite news |last=Mayer, Larry |date=August 3, 2020 |title=Roster Moves: Bears activate two, Lucas opts out |work=ChicagoBears.com |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-activate-two-lucas-opts-out |access-date=August 3, 2020}}
On August 24, 2021, Lucas was placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Bears reach mandatory 80-man limit|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-reach-mandatory-80-man-roster-limit|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=August 24, 2021}} He was removed from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 1, 2021.{{Cite tweet |author = Kevin Fishbain |user=kfishbain |number=1433179160973922306 |title=From the transaction wire, the Bears released DB Jordan Lucas with an injury settlement. The only players on IR are Danny Trevathan and Teven Jenkins.}}
=Indianapolis Colts=
On September 29, 2021, Lucas was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.{{cite web|title=Colts Place CB T.J. Carrie On Injured Reserve, Elevate CB Anthony Chesley To 53-Man Roster, Sign S Jordan Lucas To Practice Squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/tj-carrie-injured-reserve-anthony-chesley-roster-jordan-lucas|website=Colts.com|date=September 29, 2021}} He appeared in one regular season game was released on November 16.
=Edmonton Elks=
On May 19, 2023, Lucas signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).{{cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ |title=Transactions – Football player trades and signings |publisher=Canadian Football League |access-date=May 19, 2023}} On May 28, 2023, Lucas was released by the Elks.
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Category:New Rochelle High School alumni
Category:Edmonton Elks players