Abe Lucas: Local NFL StarAbe Lucas: Local NFL Star Abe Lucas, a Seattle Seahawks right tackle, has strong roots in Everett, Washington. Growing up in the area, he excelled in multiple sports, including soccer and football. Early Years Lucas played as a goalie in youth soccer, fondly recalling his time at St. Thomas More and Arch Bishop Murphy High School. In football, his physical presence on both the offensive and defensive lines made him a formidable player. Football Career Despite facing controversy when several high school teams declined to play against Arch Bishop Murphy due to their size disadvantage, Lucas and his teammates went undefeated in their first three games of the 2016 season. He later played for Washington State University, where he was a two-time All-Pac-12 selection. NFL Draft and Seahawks In the 2022 NFL draft, Lucas impressed scouts with his 4.92 40-yard dash, a significant time for a player of his size. The Seahawks drafted him in the third round, where he quickly became a starting right tackle. However, an injury sidelined him during his second season. Youth Football Camp Despite his NFL commitments, Lucas hosts an annual youth football camp in Everett. The camp provides an opportunity for young players to learn the fundamentals and connect with the Seahawks star. Lucas believes in giving back to the community and inspiring future generations. Personal Life Lucas grew up in Everett and still holds fond memories of family gatherings and the ample yard and feline companions at his aunt’s house. He values the experiences he had in the area, which shaped his character and love for the sport. Seahawks Outlook The Seahawks’ offensive success hinges on Lucas’s return to the field after successful knee surgery. His presence on the line is crucial for protecting quarterback Geno Smith and opening up running lanes. With Lucas back in the mix, the Seahawks aim to improve upon their previous season and make a playoff run.
Abe Lucas grew up in the Everett area.
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We overtook each other Abraham Lucas during his annual youth soccer camp last weekend.
Abe Lucas, when healthy, is a dominant right tackle for the Seattle Seahawks. Unlike most NFL players, his time at Washington State predates the Seahawks. Lucas grew up in the Everett area.
Abe attended St. Thomas More in Lynnwood and then Arch Bishop Murphy in Everett for high school.
He played multiple sports as a child, including being a big goalie in a local soccer league. Lucas recalls, “I was a goalie first and foremost. It was fun. The goal was small, so I just stuck my hand out and that was it.”
Abe Lucas will host his 2024 youth soccer camp in Everett.
One of his favorite childhood memories in Everett was family gatherings and “spending time with my aunt who lived in Everett and had a big yard and lots of cats.”
In high school, Lucas was 6’3″ and weighed 250 pounds. He played basketball and was a two-way player in football, playing on both the offensive and defensive lines.
The Arch Bishop Murphy football team he played on attracted a lot of attention. The team made national news when five other high school teams in the area famously turned away from them, fearing that their undersized players would get injured. In their first three games of the 2016 season, they went 170 to 0.
More than 200 local children attended Abe’s soccer camp.
He was eventually recruited by the Washington State Cougars and was a starting right tackle in his first year as a redshirt freshman.
At WSU, he was consistently recognized as a second-team All-Pac-12 player and finished his senior season as a first-team All-Pac-12 player.
Heading into the 2022 NFL draft, 6’6″, 315-pound Abe Lucas surprised everyone when he ran a 4.92 40-yard dash at the combine. For context, Tom Brady ran a 5.28 40-yard dash at the combine.
Abe Lucas speaks with parents of youth footballers.
The Seahawks, attracted by his pass blocking skills, drafted him in the 3rd round. Abe Lucas had a fantastic first season with the Seahawks, starting all 16 games.
In his second season, Lucas suffered a knee injury and was unable to play again until late in the season.
Much of the Seahawks’ offensive success hinges on Abe’s return to the field this season, following successful knee surgery in January. At the 2nd annual youth camp, his knee looked fine. He wore no protective gear and did not appear to favor either leg.
Kids from Everett are excited to talk to the Seahawks starter.
The kids and adults were excited to meet Abe and a few other Seahawks, who made surprise guest appearances.
When asked why he took the time to organize his football camp, Abe said:
“Why wouldn’t you do something like that for the kids? Let them get out there, have fun, be around some cool people.”
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