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Chase Lucas NFL Draft Profile
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Chase Lucas Scouting ReportLucas aligns at cornerback for the Sun Devils. He is a good athlete with regard to quickness and agility in coverage situations. In the run game, he displays good tackling efficiency on the perimeter and is more of a “drag-down” tackler. He is willing to come up and tackle running backs. In the passing game, he displays his excellent instincts in the slot and shows good route recognition outside. In pressman, he displays sufficient agility in a short area and appears to have long arms, but doesn’t get a good re-route at the line of scrimmage. In off-man, he could afford to become more technically sound, more consistent with his eyes, and tends to peak, seemingly due to his eagerness to get his hands on the football. He pedals with good hips and good closing quickness to the catch point. Doesn’t panic when the ball is in the air and easily gets his head around to locate the football. He has excellent ball skills and displays good hands when making interceptions. Due to his excellent instincts, ball skills, and length, he will excel in zone coverage. When making interceptions, he is a dynamic returner with the football in his hands—projecting as an excellent returner. On third downs, he can play inside or outside. Although his instincts would serve him well in the slot, he’s probably best suited outside. |
Areas for ImprovementGetting stronger and more explosive, particularly in his lower body, will only highlight his natural physical gifts. He’s still a bit raw and can improve and refine his technique. At this stage, he relies mostly on athleticism, competitiveness, and instincts and his best football is undoubtedly ahead of him. Lucas has redeeming value with his excellent instincts, ball skills, size, and competitiveness, but lacks elite speed.
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Chase Lucas Career at Arizona StateChase Lucas participated in the U.S. Army All American game. He was teammates with fellow 2016 signee N'Keal Harry at Chandler High School. He was consensus four star prospect throughout all major recruiting services. He redshirted the season while working on building his strength in the weight room. As a redshirt freshman, he was a standout during his first season on the field. He was named a freshman first team all American by the FWAA and second team by USA Today. Lucas was fourth on the team with 62 tackles, including 6.0 for loss and 2.0 sacks. He was second on the team with three interceptions and recorded five pass breakups. He had the 19th highest pass rushing grade among cornerbacks nationally according to PFF and his six quarterback pressures were second among Pac 12 corners. Chase started all 13 games at corner for the Sun Devils, earning a starting role for the third consecutive year. He allowed just one touchdown in coverage. He finished with 54 tackles (50 solo) and 4.5 tackles for loss. Returning for his redshirt senior season, he was named to the 2021 Athlon Sports Preseason All Pac 12 First Team. Lucas was the highest graded corner in the Pac 12 in coverage with a grade of 84.7 and the 16th highest grade corner in the nation. He only allowed just 109 yards in coverage, seventh fewest in the Pac 12 while his 7.8 yards allowed per catch were third in the league. He only allowed five first downs, fourth fewest in the league. |
Chase Lucas NFL Draft Player ProfileAs a multi-year starter, Chase Lucas has been able to grow a lot with experience. He has experience playing zone and off man, the former of which is where he looks the most comfortable. Possesses good spatial awareness and discipline. Stays in phase with receivers and redirects to the sideline. He possesses adequate athleticism to close on routes and interrupt at the catch point. His noticeable lateral mobility also helps him recover. Lucas is also a good tackler and fights off blocks very tenaciously. Provides plenty of help on special teams as well, both as a returner and running down on kickoff or punt.
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