CB Xavier Lucas is transferring to Miami

DMoney

Yesterday at 5:40 PM 2 min read

Miami has completed the overhaul of its secondary by landing of one of the best young DBs in America, Xavier Lucas.

The 6'2, 200-pound Broward County native was the second-highest graded player on the Wisconsin defense as a true freshman. According to PFF, Lucas posted a 77.5 overall rating, a 75.2 coverage grade and a 76.8 tackling grade. He made 18 total tackles with 2 pass deflections and an INT.

Lucas instantly becomes one of the fastest corners in the ACC. In the spring of 2024, Lucas posted a personal best 10.49 in the 100M.

Lucas reunites with his former Deerfield Beach teammate, Freshman All-American OJ Frederique. Miami has added four additional blue-chip transfers in the secondary with Charles Brantley (Michigan State), Ethan O'Connor (Wazzu), Zechariah Poyser (Jacksonville St.) and Emmanuel Karnley (Arizona).

Lucas attempted to enter the Transfer Portal several weeks ago. Wisconsin refused to enter his name in the Portal within the time required by rule. Wisconsin claims Lucas signed a revenue-sharing agreement pursuant to the House antitrust settlement. However, the settlement has yet to be approved, and the NCAA has been unable to legally restrict player movement after a series of court defeats. Lucas's attorney Darren Heitner said Lucas has yet to receive a payment from Wisconsin.

When Wisconsin failed to comply with standard protocol, Lucas withdrew from Wisconsin and enrolled in Miami. The NCAA will seek no further action.

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Odysseus

Yesterday at 6:17 PM

DMoney said:
Miami has completed the overhaul of its secondary by landing of one of the best young DBs in America, Xavier Lucas.

The 6'2, 200-pound Broward County native was the second-highest graded player on the Wisconsin defense as a true freshman. According to PFF, Lucas posted a 77.5 overall rating, a 75.2 coverage grade and a 76.8 tackling grade. He made 18 total tackles with 2 pass deflections and an INT.

Lucas instantly becomes one of the fastest corners in the ACC. In the spring of 2024, Lucas posted a personal best 10.49 in the 100M.

Lucas reunites with his former Deerfield Beach teammate, Freshman All-American OJ Frederique. Miami has added four additional blue-chip transfers in the secondary with Charles Brantley (Michigan State), Ethan O'Connor (Wazzu), Zechariah Poyser (Jacksonville St.) and Emmanuel Karnley (Arizona).

Lucas attempted to enter the Transfer Portal several weeks ago. Wisconsin refused to enter his name in the Portal within the time required by rule. Wisconsin claims Lucas signed a revenue-sharing agreement pursuant to the House antitrust settlement. However, the settlement has yet to be approved, and the NCAA has been unable to legally restrict player movement after a series of court defeats. Lucas's attorney Darren Heitner said Lucas has yet to receive a payment from Wisconsin.

When Wisconsin failed to comply with standard protocol, Lucas withdrew from Wisconsin and enrolled in Miami. The NCAA will seek no further action.

Canesrule230

Yesterday at 6:18 PM

Lmao leave it to us to be at the forefront of breaking through ncaa bs.

Wisconsin along with other b*tch schools will cry wolf - WE BACK!

Canes Legacy

Yesterday at 6:19 PM

The barstool account for Wisconsin tweeted the exact same thing a few weeks ago. The badger fans are menstruating

407cane

Yesterday at 6:19 PM

Say goodbye to the transfer portal

We are always at the forefront of NCAA stuff

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ristwasdown

Yesterday at 6:20 PM

The Twitter melt downs are in full force

What people need to realize is schools have enrollment windows. This shouldn't really change much from a playing standpoint. Sure they can unenroll, but the new school will make them wait til a new semester. Football season is fully played in the fall.

Now the funny question is....could we pay someone to quit on their team lulz

407cane

Yesterday at 6:20 PM

Canesrule230 said:
Lmao leave it to us to be at the forefront of breaking through ncaa bs.

Wisconsin along with other b*tch schools will cry wolf - WE BACK!

Beat me to it

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Combo

Yesterday at 6:21 PM

Calinative said:
More likely imo is

Boundary: Charles Brantley / Ethan O'Conner
Field: OJ Frederique / Damari Brown
Nickel: Charles Brantley / Damari Brown
SS: Xavier Lucas
FS: Zechariah Poyser
Rover: Zaquon Patterson
Star: Damari Brown

Looks like we'll have 7 solid or better DBs. You need that many these days with how much teams pass. And also have to consider injuries.

We'll see if Day, Mack, or any of the 4 incoming FR can find their way to playing time with the 7 guys you listed.

EudocimusAlbus

Yesterday at 6:22 PM

JHallCanes said:
Dude was definitely wearing a Darth Vader helmet when he tweeted that

ah dude i'm in a coffee shop and that made me laugh so hard i just ripped one, there goes talking to the hottie besides me lol

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IncaneInTheBrain

Yesterday at 6:23 PM

Lucas withdrew from Wisconsin and enrolled in Miami

Why didn't he do that a month ago?

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ristwasdown

Yesterday at 6:23 PM

IncaneInTheBrain said:
Why didn't he do that a month ago?

Darren went to the ncca and got them to sign off on it to be sure.

Miami wouldn't have been able to help

Problem2

Yesterday at 6:24 PM

All of a sudden, Karnley ended up being the 5th best DB you brought in. Not too bad :s6ebnxo:

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VustyVoles

Yesterday at 6:25 PM

Hstokes1447 said:
CB Charles Brantley SR
CB OJ Frederique SO or Ethan O'Connor RSO
Nickle Zechariah Poyser RSO or Damari Brown RSO
SS Zaquan Patterson SO
FS Xavier Lucas SO

Secondary really starting to look good.

And people continue to roast Mario on here. He has his shortcomings but this guy is relentless. We will always be in the conversation w this guy

Dyalect79

Yesterday at 6:26 PM

No_Fly_Zone

Yesterday at 6:26 PM

Welcome to the U!

JohnnyLagoon

Yesterday at 6:27 PM

I wish we could run it back against Syracuse with talent we got in the secondary

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DrNovaCane

Yesterday at 6:27 PM

Calinative said:
More likely imo is

Boundary: Charles Brantley / Ethan O'Conner
Field: OJ Frederique / Damari Brown
Nickel: Charles Brantley / Damari Brown
SS: Xavier Lucas
FS: Zechariah Poyser
Rover: Zaquon Patterson
Star: Damari Brown

So my friend where is Karnley on that list? Just curious...

Canes Legacy

Yesterday at 6:27 PM

These badger fans are a lot more fun to troll than you’d think

Cribby

Yesterday at 6:28 PM

He knew he could enroll at Miami and that was always the ace in the hole. He tried to do it the right way but was forced to play it this way. He had until next week to enroll so there was never any worry.