Lucky Sutton


Lucky Sutton is an American football running back for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Early life and high school

Sutton attended Cathedral Catholic High School located in San Diego, California. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit and the 48th overall running back in the class of 2022, where he committed to play college football for the San Diego State Aztecs.

College career

In his first two collegiate seasons in 2022 and 2023, Sutton appeared in six games, where he utilized a redshirt, while rushing 32 times for 165 yards. During the 2024 season, he ran just five times for 35 yards. In week one of the 2025 season, Sutton rushed 22 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns in a season opening win over Stony Brook. In week ten, he ran for a career-high 157 yards in a victory against Wyoming. In week twelve, Sutton ran for 150 yards in a victory over Boise State. For his performance during the 2025 season, he was named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award.