Lukas Alexander Denis (born April 13, 1997) is an American professional
football
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safety
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for the
St. Louis Battlehawks of the
United Football League (UFL). He played
college football
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at
Boston College
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.
College career
A three-star
recruit, Denis committed to play
college football
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at
Boston College
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. He finished his collegiate career playing in over 30 games while recording over 139 tackles, and 9 interceptions.
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
After going undrafted in the
2019 NFL draft
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, Denis signed with the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (colloquially known as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC S ...
on April 28, 2019. He was released on August 30, 2019.
Massachusetts Pirates
On March 11, 2022, Denis signed with the
Massachusetts Pirates of the
Indoor Football League
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St. Louis Battlehawks
On November 17, 2022, Denis was drafted by the
St. Louis Battlehawks of the
XFL. He played in 10 games, Starting in 7 while recording over 37 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 1 sack.
Atlanta Falcons
On May 15, 2023, Denis signed with the
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC South, South division. The Falcons were founded o ...
. He was released on August 29, 2023, but was re-signed to the
practice squad
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on September 5, 2023. Following the end of the 2023 regular season, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2024.
On August 25, 2024, Denis was waived by the Falcons.
St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)
On December 6, 2024, Denis signed with the
St. Louis Battlehawks of the
United Football League (UFL).
References
External links
Boston College Eagles bio
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1997 births
Living people
Players of American football from Everett, Massachusetts
American football safeties
Boston College Eagles football players
Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
Massachusetts Pirates players
St. Louis Battlehawks players
Atlanta Falcons players