Jaylin Lucas
Jaylin Lucas is an American college football running back and return specialist for the Tulane [Green Wave football|Tulane Green Wave]. He previously played for the Indiana Hoosiers, earning All-American honors in 2022 and the Florida State Seminoles.
Early life
Lucas attended Terrebonne High School in Houma, Louisiana for three years before transferring to Edna Karr High School in New Orleans after his family was forced to relocate due to Hurricane Ida. A three star recruit, Lucas originally committed to play college football at Tulane, before flipping to Indiana.College career
Indiana
As a freshman, Lucas served as a rotational running back and as a punt/kick returner, and was the only player in FBS football with multiple kick returns for touchdowns. At the conclusion of his freshman season, Lucas was named the Rodgers–Dwight [Return Specialist of the Year|Big Ten Rodgers–Dwight Return Specialist of the Year] and a member of the 2022 [All-Big Ten Conference football team|first team All-Big Ten] as a return-man.On December 6, 2023, Lucas announced that he would be entering the transfer portal.