Lucky Sutton

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Lucky Sutton
No. 7  San Diego State Aztecs
Position Running back
Class
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Redshirt
Junior
Personal information
Born (2004-06-16) June 16, 2004 (age 21)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, California)
College
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Lucky Sutton (born June 16, 2004) is an American football running back for the San Diego State Aztecs.

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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. [1] [2]

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. [3] During the 2024 season, he ran just five times for 35 yards. [4] 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. [5] In week ten, he ran for a career-high 157 yards in a victory against Wyoming. [6] In week twelve, Sutton ran for 150 yards in a victory over Boise State. [7] For his performance during the 2025 season, he was named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award. [8]

References

  1. Kenney, Kirk (December 16, 2021). "Aztecs get Lucky, sign Cathedral Catholic running back". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  2. Brown, Eddie (October 10, 2025). "NFL prospect watch: Lucky Sutton earns high grade from Pro Football Focus". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  3. "Lucky Sutton". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  4. Kenney, Kirk (August 6, 2025). "Better to be Lucky and good — Aztecs running back ready to make most of opportunity". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  5. Tripp, Darnay. "Denegal and Sutton fuel Aztecs' shutout of Stony Brook". NBC7 San Diego. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  6. Henderson, Iain. "Staying home pays off as Lucky Sutton carries Aztecs forward". The Daily Aztec. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  7. Kenney, Kirk (November 18, 2025). "San Diego State's Lucky Sutton, Gabe Plascencia semifinalists for national awards". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  8. Brown, Eddie (November 21, 2025). "NFL prospect watch: Aztecs' Trey White and Lucky Sutton closing strong". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 25, 2025.