Anthony Lucas (born November 20, 1976) is an American former

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wide receiver. He played

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. He was selected in the fourth round (114th overall) of the

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by the

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of the

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(NFL).

Early life

Lucas was born in

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to Gerald and Rena Lucas. He then attended McCall High School before attending the

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

Professional career

Lucas was selected in the fourth round (114th overall) in the

by the

. He spent his entire rookie season on the Packers PUP list. He was released on August 23, 2001. He was then signed to the

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. He was released from the practice squard on September 3. The next day he was signed by the

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. On August 13, 2002, he was placed on

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Personal life

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

References

External links

Anthony Lucas
at Sports-Reference.com

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lucas, Anthony Living people 1976 births American football wide receivers Arkansas Razorbacks football players Green Bay Packers players Dallas Cowboys players People from Tallulah, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana