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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Hold My Beer

Yesterday at 6:53 PM

cway313 said:
How does this affect our portal ranking?

Don't know about the portal ranking, but our grade for getting along with others is going to take a big hit

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DrNovaCane

Yesterday at 6:53 PM

Calinative said:
Depth and hopefully a future contributor… you know like he was always intended to be. Where is Ryan Mack?

I agree with you wholeheratedly...looking forward to his future contributions.

Cane4L

Yesterday at 6:54 PM

Who tf does Wisconsin think they are? Sit down bozos, a real program is at work right now.

Manfred_Cane

Yesterday at 6:54 PM

Mario you son of a *****.

GojiraCane

Yesterday at 6:54 PM

I’d like to think that Miami deployed the legal MOAB to get Lucas out of Wisconsin.

Lil Bryant 305

Yesterday at 6:57 PM

We phuckin now

305 MOUNTAIN MAN

Yesterday at 6:57 PM

Badgers are loosing it, bring it on, we have broad shoulders and a whole lot of experience with hate.

Yesterday at 6:57 PM

Hold My Beer said:
Don't know about the portal ranking, but our grade for getting along with others is going to take a big hit

How’s this going to affect our bid into the Big 10? We ****ed off the big bad badgers.

Calinative

Yesterday at 6:57 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.

True.

The NCAA and these schools just have to admit players are not employees, let them collectively bargain, and move to every nil deal is a full 1 year deal period. You sign a LOI you are there a yr, you sign an nil deal there is no leaving after enrolling in spring…

Problem2

Yesterday at 6:58 PM

chris2183l

Yesterday at 6:59 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.

@DMoney is there any concern about his eligibility at Miami since he never officially entered the Portal and the potential for some court case over this revenue sharing deal? Would hate to have him sit out or miss any time over this crap

Problem2

Yesterday at 7:01 PM

The tears are flowing from all angles lmao

Samoan Souljah

Yesterday at 7:01 PM

Mario who? Lmao. Where all the Doomsday Wario bros at?

J
JBreese56

Yesterday at 7:03 PM

who said:
Traded TVD for Lucas. Lmfao at this fleece.

Throw in Dyoni Hill to sweeten the deal

AbsoluteUnit

Yesterday at 7:03 PM

cway313 said:
How does this affect our portal ranking?

Second-best average behind Oregon.

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TheShredder

Yesterday at 7:07 PM

Isn't Lucas a shutdown corner? I haven't watched Wisconsin but that is what I read. Why are we moving him to safety?

Cajuncane

Yesterday at 7:08 PM

Problem2 said:
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Obviously these Wisky guys talking about lawsuits fail to understand just how powerful of a law firm that the firm of CIS really is…they’re. Cooked if they want to do battle…

tsimonitis

Yesterday at 7:10 PM

Dwinstitles said:
In one cycle

In three weeks… not even a cycle

flips

Yesterday at 7:11 PM

Hoyacane1620 said:
So, just to clarify for myself and anyone else who is wrapping their brain around this whole situation,

- IF the revenue sharing proposal passes, Wisconsin technically owns Lucas's NIL rights for two years since he signed a contract NOW, when there wasn't any actual legal reason they could have him do so...

- Until that happens, Miami can have him participate in NIL with their collective.

- It would seem that there could be further legal wrangling down the road should Congress finally pass the revenue sharing agreement.

- I know the contract he signed was given to all BIG10 schools to use. Is it legal? Or would that be the main point of any future litigation?

It's hard to be sure, but I believe that this:

The agreement, a Big Ten-issued template form, binds Lucas — and all players who sign — to that specific school and grants that school a player’s non-exclusive rights to use and market their name, image and likeness. The agreement prohibits the player’s rights to be used by any other school while permitting him or her to sign outside marketing agreements, according to those familiar with the template.

Refers to the revenue share which was to have been paid by the school to the player. I believe the last clause refers to 3rd party NIL (collectives and legitimate endorsements like Cam with Bose), so even if the contract he signed was enforceable (suspect not), he still should be able to sign NIL agreements with the Miami collective and brands.

I suspect the permissive parts of the House settlement - rev sharing/3rd party NIL clearinghouse/etc - have just been obliterated along with the rules regarding the transfer portal.