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| − | '''Lucas Knight''' (born November 2, 2000) is an [[wp:American football|American football]] [[wp:Cornerback|cornerback]] is an undrafted American football cornerback of the [[National Simulation Football League]]. He played college football for Texas A&M University and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks | + | '''Lucas Knight''' (born November 2, 2000) is an [[wp:American football|American football]] [[wp:Cornerback|cornerback]] is an undrafted American football cornerback of the [[National Simulation Football League]]. He played college football for Texas A&M University and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks this season. |
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==Early years== | ==Early years== | ||
| − | Lucas Knight was born in Mexico City to Daniel Knight and Gabriela Mendez. Since his father was a renowned goalkeeper for the Liga MX Pumas UNAM team, Lucas started to play soccer since he was 7 years old. During his first two years at at high school, he | + | Lucas Knight was born in Mexico City to Daniel Knight and Gabriela Mendez. Since his father was a renowned goalkeeper for the Liga MX Pumas UNAM team, Lucas started to play soccer since he was 7 years old. During his first two years at at high school, he continued to develop as a goalkeeper for UNAM Reserves and Academy where he showed great athleticism and reflexes. |
During the summer before entering his final year, Knight expressed his desire to pursue a career in football and decided to play for his high school team as a wide receiver where he had a promising season (4 games, 238 yds, 3 tds) | During the summer before entering his final year, Knight expressed his desire to pursue a career in football and decided to play for his high school team as a wide receiver where he had a promising season (4 games, 238 yds, 3 tds) | ||
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==College career== | ==College career== | ||
| − | Following several interviews with scouts, Knight decided to accept an invitation from Texas A&M University to play as a wide receiver. In his freshman year, Knight | + | Following several interviews with scouts, Knight decided to accept an invitation from Texas A&M University to play as a wide receiver. In his freshman year, Knight struggled to adapt to his role and only play as a backup for 3 out of 13 games where he had a much significant contribution as kick/punt returner. |
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| + | Before the start of his sophomore year, the defensive coach suggested Knight to switch into a defensive back where he could take advantage of his vision and ball skills. For the season, Knight earned the starting role as an outside corner and 19 tackles, 5 passes defended and 1 interception in 6 games. | ||
| + | During his junior and senior years, Knight became a starter for 26 out of 28 games played. He spent most of the time as an outside corner but filled in as a free safety and in the slot when needed. The team went into the bowl game two consecutive seasons but lost both times. His senior year, Knight posted a season with 64 tackles, 8 for loss, 6 interceptions and 17 pass breakups in which he was selected first-team All-SEC and was a finalist for the Thorpe Award. | ||
==College career statistics== | ==College career statistics== | ||
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| Position: | Cornerback |
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| Born: | November 2, 2000 (aged 62) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) |
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| College: | Texas A&M University |
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| Roster status: | Active |
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Lucas Knight (born November 2, 2000) is an American football cornerback is an undrafted American football cornerback of the National Simulation Football League. He played college football for Texas A&M University and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks this season.
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Early years
Lucas Knight was born in Mexico City to Daniel Knight and Gabriela Mendez. Since his father was a renowned goalkeeper for the Liga MX Pumas UNAM team, Lucas started to play soccer since he was 7 years old. During his first two years at at high school, he continued to develop as a goalkeeper for UNAM Reserves and Academy where he showed great athleticism and reflexes.
During the summer before entering his final year, Knight expressed his desire to pursue a career in football and decided to play for his high school team as a wide receiver where he had a promising season (4 games, 238 yds, 3 tds)
College career
Following several interviews with scouts, Knight decided to accept an invitation from Texas A&M University to play as a wide receiver. In his freshman year, Knight struggled to adapt to his role and only play as a backup for 3 out of 13 games where he had a much significant contribution as kick/punt returner.
Before the start of his sophomore year, the defensive coach suggested Knight to switch into a defensive back where he could take advantage of his vision and ball skills. For the season, Knight earned the starting role as an outside corner and 19 tackles, 5 passes defended and 1 interception in 6 games.
During his junior and senior years, Knight became a starter for 26 out of 28 games played. He spent most of the time as an outside corner but filled in as a free safety and in the slot when needed. The team went into the bowl game two consecutive seasons but lost both times. His senior year, Knight posted a season with 64 tackles, 8 for loss, 6 interceptions and 17 pass breakups in which he was selected first-team All-SEC and was a finalist for the Thorpe Award.
College career statistics
| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | Punt Returns | ||||||||
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| Total | TFL | Sacks | PD | Int | TD | FF | FR | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| Freshman | Texas A&M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 200 | 13.3 | 1 |
| Sophomore | Texas A&M | 6 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 453 | 16.8 | 2 |
| Junior | Texas A&M | 12 | 48 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 532 | 15.6 | 2 |
| Senior | Texas A&M | 14 | 64 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 186 | 10.3 | 1 |
| Total | 35 | 131 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 94 | 1371 | 14 | 6 | |
Professional career
DSFL career
Prospect Bowl
Lucas Knight was randomly assigned to play for the Atlantic Blackbirds in the Season 15 Prospect Bowl. After 5 games, Knight ended with 28 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 3 interceptions with 1 returned for a touchdown and 8 passes defended.
| Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad |
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| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
198 lb (90 kg) |
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