Lukas Denis

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Lukas Denis
Personal information
Born: (1997-04-13) April 13, 1997 (age 27)
Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Everett
College: Boston College (2015–2018)
Position: Safety
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Lukas Alexander Denis (born April 13, 1997) is an American professional football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Boston College.

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College career

A three-star recruit, Denis committed to play college football at Boston College. [1] He finished his collegiate career playing in over 30 games while recording over 139 tackles, and 9 interceptions. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄4 in
(1.81 m)		190 lb
(86 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.64 s1.53 s2.71 s4.09 s6.89 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		16 reps
All values from NFL Combine [3] [4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Denis signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 28, 2019. [5] He was released on August 30, 2019. [6]

Massachusetts Pirates

On March 11, 2022, Denis signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League [7]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On November 17, 2022, Denis was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL. [8] He played in 10 games, Starting in 7 while recording over 37 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 1 sack. [9]

Atlanta Falcons

On May 15, 2023, Denis signed with the Atlanta Falcons. [10] He was released on August 29, 2023, but was re-signed to the practice squad on September 5, 2023. [11] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2024. [12]

On August 25, 2024, Denis was waived by the Falcons. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Lukas Denis, Boston College Eagles, Safety". 247Sports. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Lukas Denis College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Lukas Denis Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  4. ↑ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Lukas Denis College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  5. ↑ Yarcho, James (April 27, 2019). "2019 NFL Draft Results: Buccaneers UDFA Thread". Bucs Nation. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  6. ↑ Winter, Evan (August 30, 2019). "Buccaneers Final Roster Moves Open Thread". Bucs Nation. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Pirates Sign DB Lukas Denis". OurSports Central. March 11, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  8. ↑ Parks, Greg (November 19, 2022). "XFL St. Louis Battlehawks Draft Selections Recap". XFLboard.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Player Detail". xfl.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Falcons sign XFL safety Lukas Denis". NBC Sports. May 15, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  11. ↑ Kramer, Kelsey (September 5, 2023). "Falcons make two roster moves ahead of Week 1's matchup". A to Z Sports. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  12. ↑ Waack, Terrin (January 10, 2024). "Falcons sign 16 players to reserve/future contracts in 2024" . Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  13. ↑ Waack, Terrin (August 25, 2024). "Falcons begin 53-man roster cutdown, release 13 players". AtlantaFalcons.com.
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