Chad Dennard Lucas (born November 7, 1981) is a former wide receiver. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played

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. Lucas was also a member of the San Jose SaberCats,

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, Amsterdam Admirals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis Rams and Toronto Argonauts.

Early life

Lucas was a three-sport athlete at Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee, Alabama, lettered in football, basketball and track. Competed in the state track tournament and was named to the All-Area team for basketball and football as a senior.

College career

Lucas played two years at Troy State (2000–01) before finishing his college career at Alabama State (2002–03). He caught a team-high 46 passes for 794 yards and five touchdowns as he played in all 13 games as a 2003 senior. The year prior, saw action in five games, catching 13 passes for 142 yards. In 2001 at Troy State, caught six passes for 51 yards, and one reception for nine yards in 2000.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Tennessee Titans

He began his professional career with the Tennessee Titans as a free agent on April 27, 2004, but was cut before the start of training camp on July 21, 2004.

San Jose SaberCats

He then went to the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League to play summer ball.

Green Bay Packers

He was signed by the Green Bay Packers on June 7, 2005, and played in one game before being assigned to the practice squad. The Packers then sent Lucas to

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where he was drafted in the 18th round of the Allocated Player Draft by the Amsterdam Admirals.

Amsterdam Admirals

Lucas was named All-NFL Europe as a member of the Amsterdam Admirals in 2006. He led

with eight touchdown receptions, among 27 his catches for 440 yards and helping his team go to World Bowl XIV. Upon his return to the States, he did not do enough to make the Packers' starting roster and was released on August 29, 2006.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 18, 2006, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Chad to their practice squad. An exclusive-rights free agent in the 2008 off season, Lucas signed his one-year tender offer from the Buccaneers on June 22.

St. Louis Rams

Lucas was signed by the St. Louis Rams on March 17, 2009. He was waived on July 23, 2009.

Toronto Argonauts

On July 28, 2009, Lucas was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released by the Argonauts on September 16, 2010.

Omaha Nighthawks

Lucas was signed by the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League on June 29, 2011.

References

External links

Green Bay Packers bio

Just Sports Stats
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