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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Confidence1000

Yesterday at 6:28 PM

Cajuncane

Yesterday at 6:28 PM

ristwasdown said:
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

Didn’t their big QB commit hit the portal in the last day or so?

305 MOUNTAIN MAN

Yesterday at 6:28 PM

LFG, D is gonna look different, guaranteed.

Confidence1000

Yesterday at 6:29 PM

Get to whistlin bois

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Confidence1000

Yesterday at 6:29 PM

Confidence1000

Yesterday at 6:30 PM

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IncaneInTheBrain

Yesterday at 6:30 PM

407cane said:
Say goodbye to the transfer portal

We are always at the forefront of NCAA stuff

Wasn't the portal always just a matter of convenience? If you want to leave a school, they can't handcuff you to a desk

Hold My Beer

Yesterday at 6:30 PM

Problem2 said:
Ya'll think we can still count on Wisconsin's vote to get into the Big Ten?

Desus And Mero Pass GIF by Bernie Sanders

UM needs to man up and get a do-over on that SEC invite Foote and Jankovich turned down in 1990

Canes don't do well in kiddie pools. Need to get in that deep water.

Yesterday at 6:31 PM

Traded TVD for Lucas. Lmfao at this fleece.

Canesfan1899

Yesterday at 6:32 PM

Odysseus

Yesterday at 6:32 PM

Da Jumbo Mutombo

Yesterday at 6:32 PM

So this transfer portal destruction means their is basically a new window for transfers.

After summer, right before the fall semester begins.

aelmiami

Yesterday at 6:34 PM

troyskiles said:
You must be rich! Spend it elsewhere now. Like LB'er.

If we can get a shutdown CB, I’d take that over any LB. LB room has some talent just unproven. Try for both but I’m taking a CB1 over a LB any day.

Hurracanes

Yesterday at 6:34 PM

Problem2 said:
I’m one big time WR in the spring portal away from telling some major lies

Yall boys ready

Still need to beef up DL and LB and get rid of dead weight.

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ristwasdown

Yesterday at 6:34 PM

Da Jumbo Mutombo said:
So this transfer portal destruction means their is basically a new window for transfers.

After summer, right before the fall semester begins.

Yup.

Just means people can still quit mid season. Which wouldn't make sense for most since they want to be paid

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nycane

Yesterday at 6:35 PM

aelmiami said:
If we can get a shutdown CB, I’d take that over any LB. LB room has some talent just unproven. Try for both but I’m taking a CB1 over a LB any day.

I’d like an older lb. Hetherman will prob coach the room better though. We have talent.

Cane in Los Angeles

Yesterday at 6:35 PM

cway313

Yesterday at 6:36 PM

Da Jumbo Mutombo said:
So this transfer portal destruction means their is basically a new window for transfers.

After summer, right before the fall semester begins.

The potential repercussions are the bigger story imo.