Chad Lucas facts for kids

Chad Dennard Lucas (born November 7, 1981) is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes. Chad Lucas played for several teams during his career.

He started his professional journey with the Tennessee Titans in 2004. He also played for teams like the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Later, he played in other leagues, including the Canadian Football League.

Early Life and High School Sports

Chad Lucas grew up in Tuskegee, Alabama. He went to Booker T. Washington High School. While there, he was a talented athlete in three different sports.

He played football, basketball, and ran track. He was recognized as one of the best players in his area for both basketball and football during his senior year. He also competed in the state track tournament.

College Football Career

Chad Lucas began his college football career at Troy State. He played there for two years, from 2000 to 2001. After that, he transferred to Alabama State.

At Alabama State, he played for two more years, from 2002 to 2003. In his senior year (2003), he was a key player. He caught 46 passes for 794 yards and scored five touchdowns. The year before, he caught 13 passes for 142 yards.

Professional Football Journey

Chad Lucas played for many different teams throughout his professional career. He started in the NFL and later played in other leagues.

Starting with the Titans

Chad Lucas first joined the Tennessee Titans in April 2004. He was signed as a free agent, meaning no team had drafted him. However, he was released by the Titans before their main training camp began in July 2004.

Playing in Arena Football

After leaving the Titans, Chad Lucas played for the San Jose SaberCats. This team was part of the Arena Football League. He played with them during the summer of 2004.

Time with the Packers

In June 2005, the Green Bay Packers signed Chad Lucas. He played in one game for them. Later, the Packers sent him to NFL Europe, a league that helped players develop. He was drafted by the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe.

Success in NFL Europe

Chad Lucas had a great season with the Amsterdam Admirals in 2006. He was named to the All-NFL Europe team. He led the league with eight touchdown catches. He caught 27 passes for 440 yards that season. His strong performance helped the Admirals reach World Bowl XIV.

After his successful time in NFL Europe, he returned to the Packers. However, he was released by them in August 2006.

Joining the Buccaneers

In October 2006, Chad Lucas signed with the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A practice squad allows players to train with the team. He signed a one-year contract with the Buccaneers in June 2008.

Later Teams

Chad Lucas continued his career with other teams. He signed with the St. Louis Rams in March 2009 but was released a few months later.

He then moved to the CFL. In July 2009, he joined the Toronto Argonauts. He played with them until September 2010.

His last known team was the Omaha Nighthawks. He signed with this team in the United Football League in June 2011.