Devin Lucien (born June 26, 1993) is an

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wide receiver for the BC Lions of the

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(CFL). He played

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before transferring as a graduate to Arizona State. He was drafted by the

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in the 7th round of the

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Professional career

New England Patriots

The

selected Lucien in the seventh round (225th overall) of the

. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day. After spending his entire rookie year on the practice squad, Lucien won his first

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when the Patriots defeated the

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in Super Bowl LI by a score of 34–28 in overtime. On February 7, 2017, Lucien signed a futures contract with the Patriots. On September 2, 2017, Lucien was waived/injured by the Patriots.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 12, 2017, Lucien was signed to the

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' practice squad. On September 15, he was placed on the practice squad injured list. He was released on October 3, 2017.

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 7, 2017, Lucien was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released on November 29, 2017.

Houston Texans

On December 5, 2017, Lucien was signed to the

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' practice squad, but was released one week later.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On December 20, 2017, Lucien was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on January 3, 2018. He was waived by the Buccaneers on May 13, 2018.

New England Patriots (second stint)

On July 23, 2018, Lucien signed with the New England Patriots. On August 31, 2018, Lucien was released as part of final roster cuts.

Memphis Express

Lucien signed with the

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and the

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for the 2019 season, but was traded to the Memphis Express on January 26, 2019, in exchange for

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. Lucien was placed on

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on March 25. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Lucien signed a futures contract for the

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with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on November 13, 2019. He retired from professional football on May 12, 2020.

BC Lions

On December 19, 2022, Lucien came out of retirement and signed with the BC Lions.

References

External links

Arizona State Sun Devils bioUCLA Bruins bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lucien, Devin 1993 births Living people Players of American football from Los Angeles People from Encino, Los Angeles American football wide receivers UCLA Bruins football players Arizona State Sun Devils football players New England Patriots players Indianapolis Colts players Kansas City Chiefs players Houston Texans players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Arizona Hotshots players Memphis Express (American football) players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players