Marcus Lucas
{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
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| number = 80, 82, 85, 88
| position = Tight end
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|3|1|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Liberty, Missouri
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| high_school = Liberty (MO)
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 250
| college = Missouri
| undraftedyear = 2014
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- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2014}}−{{NFL Year|2015}})*
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2015|2016}})*
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})*
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
- Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2018|2019}})*
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
- St. Louis Battlehawks ({{XFL Year|2020}})
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Marcus Lucas (born March 1, 1992) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at Missouri.
College career
Lucas played college football for the Missouri Tigers.{{cite news|title=Liberty's Marcus Lucas reflects on his Missouri career|newspaper=The Kansas City Star|date=November 21, 2013|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article332284/Liberty%E2%80%99s-Marcus-Lucas-reflects-on-his-Missouri-career.html}}{{cite news|title=Re-Marcus-able: Lucas caps roller-coaster collegiate career at Mizzou with Cotton Bowl victory|newspaper=Liberty Tribune|date=January 9, 2014|url=http://www.libertytribune.com/sports/football/article_6ae28304-7b5e-546f-a946-0a0ec94fb255.html}} He appeared in 49 games at Missouri from 2010 to 2013 and had 130 receptions for 1,638 yards and 11 touchdowns.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marcus-lucas-1.html|title = Marcus Lucas College Stats}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3+3/4
| weight = 218
| dash = 4.60
| ten split =
| twenty split =
| shuttle = 4.25
| cone drill = 7.07
| vertical = 36.0
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 4
| bench = 20
| arm span = 33+5/8
| hand span = 9+3/8
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/Marcus-Lucas?id=2543616 |title=Marcus Lucas Combine Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=March 19, 2020}}
}}
=Carolina Panthers=
Lucas was signed by the Carolina Panthers after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft on May 16, 2014.{{Cite web|title = Carolina Panthers: Marcus Lucas|url = http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/marcus-lucas/298d8fe1-36d6-44d5-810d-f8eee9ff4eab/|website = www.panthers.com|access-date = December 16, 2015|archive-date = November 17, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151117235909/http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/marcus-lucas/298d8fe1-36d6-44d5-810d-f8eee9ff4eab/|url-status = dead}} Lucas was waived by the Panthers during final cuts on August 30, 2014. He was signed to the Panthers' practice squad on September 1, 2014.{{cite web|work=Panthers.com|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-10-to-practice-squad/ff910cc5-507a-4654-8b0d-31f05cd88db9|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320004754/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-10-to-practice-squad/ff910cc5-507a-4654-8b0d-31f05cd88db9|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 20, 2016|title=Panthers sign 10 to practice squad|date=August 31, 2014|first=Bryan|last=Strickland|access-date=September 2, 2014}} On January 13, 2015, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.{{cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808073707/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 8, 2017 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 5, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |access-date=September 16, 2015}}
=Miami Dolphins=
On September 29, 2015, Lucas was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.{{cite web |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Francis-Excited-About-NFL-Debut-Other-Notes/1ff3f0aa-0ef7-49cb-99e0-8e8e395e99a4 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927115116/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Francis-Excited-About-NFL-Debut-Other-Notes/1ff3f0aa-0ef7-49cb-99e0-8e8e395e99a4 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 27, 2016 |title=NOTEBOOK: Francis Excited About NFL Debut; Other Notes |last=Poupart |first=Alain |date=September 30, 2015 |website=Dolphins.com |access-date=October 8, 2015}} On the following day, he was released by the Dolphins.
=Chicago Bears=
On December 15, 2015, Lucas was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad.{{Cite web|title = Chicago Bears sign Toby Johnson, Marcus Lucas to practice squad|url = http://chi.247sports.com/Bolt/Chicago-Bears-sign-Toby-Johnson-Marcus-Lucas-to-practice-squad-42070554|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151218122146/http://chi.247sports.com/Bolt/Chicago-Bears-sign-Toby-Johnson-Marcus-Lucas-to-practice-squad-42070554|url-status = dead|archive-date = December 18, 2015|website = Chicago Bears|access-date = December 16, 2015}}
On January 4, 2016, Lucas signed a futures contract with the Bears.{{cite web|url=http://bearswire.usatoday.com/2016/01/05/examining-the-nine-players-bears-signed-futures-contracts/|work=USAToday.com|title=Examining the nine players Bears signed futures contracts|first=Sean|last=Shaffrey|date=January 5, 2016|access-date=January 10, 2016}} He was waived on May 16, 2016.
=Carolina Panthers (second stint)=
On May 17, 2016, Lucas signed with the Panthers. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.{{cite web|title=Panthers trim roster to 53|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/e844056a-62ef-4bb1-b1a4-b040a7219771|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103173132/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/e844056a-62ef-4bb1-b1a4-b040a7219771|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-01-03|last=Henson|first=Max|website=Panthers.com}}
=Seattle Seahawks=
On September 5, 2016, Lucas was signed to the Seahawks' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves And Sign Eight Players To Practice Squad|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/09/05/seahawks-make-roster-moves-and-sign-eight-players-practice-squad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213221709/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/09/05/seahawks-make-roster-moves-and-sign-eight-players-practice-squad|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 13, 2018|website=Seahawks.com|date=September 5, 2016}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on January 16, 2017.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 10 Players To 2017 Future Contracts|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/01/16/seahawks-sign-10-players-2017-future-contracts|website=Seahawks.com|date=January 16, 2017|access-date=January 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814021052/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/01/16/seahawks-sign-10-players-2017-future-contracts|archive-date=August 14, 2017|url-status=dead}}
On August 21, 2017, Lucas was waived/injured by the Seahawks and placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Trade For Offensive Tackle Matt Tobin|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/08/21/seahawks-trade-offensive-tackle-matt-tobin|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219040301/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/08/21/seahawks-trade-offensive-tackle-matt-tobin|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 19, 2018|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 21, 2017}} He was released on August 27, 2017.
=Indianapolis Colts=
On September 26, 2017, Lucas was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Colts Sign Local Product Krishawn Hogan to Active Roster|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Sign-Local-Product-Krishawn-Hogan-to-Active-Roster/ac6cccdc-f41f-4240-9ba5-9596a81fce80|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226063614/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Sign-Local-Product-Krishawn-Hogan-to-Active-Roster/ac6cccdc-f41f-4240-9ba5-9596a81fce80|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 26, 2018|website=Colts.com|date=September 26, 2017}} He was released on October 10, 2017.
=Oakland Raiders=
On December 22, 2017, Lucas was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Raiders Announce Transactions|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Transactions---December-22-2017/7bf8a8e7-7052-423a-b203-f3f6c8041bb3|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312202247/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Transactions---December-22-2017/7bf8a8e7-7052-423a-b203-f3f6c8041bb3|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 12, 2018|website=Raiders.com|date=December 22, 2017}}
=Detroit Lions=
On May 14, 2018, Lucas signed with the Detroit Lions.{{cite web|title=Lions sign three free agents|url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-three-free-agents/4727e520-d378-45e9-a45c-691f20bd9863|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516103600/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-three-free-agents/4727e520-d378-45e9-a45c-691f20bd9863|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 16, 2018|website=DetroitLions.com|date=May 14, 2018}} He was released on August 31, 2018.{{cite web|title=Lions announce roster|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves|website=DetroitLions.com|date=August 31, 2018}}
=Seattle Seahawks (second stint)=
On September 3, 2018, Lucas was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 10 To Practice Squad|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-10-to-practice-squad|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=September 3, 2018}} He was released on October 9, 2018.{{cite web|title=Seahawks add Tyrone Swoopes to practice squad, cut Marcus Lucas|url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/09/seahawks-add-tyrone-swoopes-to-practice-squad-cut-marcus-lucas/|work=Seahawks Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=October 9, 2018}}
=San Francisco 49ers=
On December 11, 2018, Lucas was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad.{{cite web|title=49ers Sign S Tyree Robinson, Announce Other Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-s-tyree-robinson-announce-other-roster-moves|website=49ers.com|date=December 11, 2018}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on January 2, 2019.{{cite web|title=49ers Sign Six Players to Reserve/Future Contracts|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-six-players-to-reserve-future-contracts|website=49ers.com|date=January 2, 2019}} He was waived on May 7, 2019.{{cite web|title=49ers Sign OL Wesley Johnson, Waive TE Marcus Lucas|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-ol-wesley-johnson-waive-te-marcus-lucas|website=49ers.com|date=May 7, 2019}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
On August 7, 2019, Lucas was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on August 31, 2019.{{cite web|title=Several Young Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/several-young-draft-picks-among-cowboys-cuts|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 31, 2019}}
=St. Louis BattleHawks=
In October 2019, Lucas was drafted by the St. Louis BattleHawks as part of the 2020 XFL Draft.{{cite web|last=Bender|first=Bill|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/xfl-draft-tracker-results-picks-list-rosters-football-league/jahz8p84e4i61hb8lajqs4a22|title=XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league|website=Sporting News|date=October 21, 2019|access-date=October 23, 2019}} He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.{{cite news |author=Condotta, Bob |title=XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-suspends-operations-terminates-all-employees/ |website=SeattleTimes.com |date=April 10, 2020 |access-date=July 17, 2020}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/marcus_lucas_690306.html Missouri Tigers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140404163642/http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/marcus_lucas_690306.html |date=April 4, 2014 }}
- [http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/marcus-lucas/298d8fe1-36d6-44d5-810d-f8eee9ff4eab/ Carolina Panthers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903145600/http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/marcus-lucas/298d8fe1-36d6-44d5-810d-f8eee9ff4eab/ |date=September 3, 2014 }}
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