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==Seattle Seahawks== | ==Seattle Seahawks== | ||
Ken Lucas was drafted by the ] in the second round of the ]. He |
Ken Lucas was drafted by the ] in the second round of the ]. He started in his first game as a rookie against the ], managing to deflect a crucial late game pass that allowed Seattle to preserve their lead and win the game. Lucas would go on to continue his defensive prowess by recording his first NFL ] against the esteemed ]' ], ]. | ||
During the ], Lucas earned nation |
During the ], Lucas earned nation-wide attention after recording two interceptions against ] quarterback ], earning him the NFL's "NFC Defensive Player of the Week" award. After an impressive display of athletic ability, Lucas finished the season with a career high 82 tackles. | ||
During the ], Lucas earned the title of "NFC Defensive Player of the Week" after recording two interceptions against ]' quarterback ]. He would finish the season with six interceptions, including one which was returned for |
During the ], Lucas again earned the title of "NFC Defensive Player of the Week" after recording two interceptions against ]' quarterback ]. He would finish the season with six interceptions, including one which was returned for his first NFL ]. | ||
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Lucas was signed by the Panthers |
Lucas was signed by the Panthers prior to the ] as an unrestricted ]. He started fifteen games in his first season with the Panthers, and once more closed the season with six ]. Lucas would continue his superb work in the playoffs, recording two interceptions in three games. | ||
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Ken Lucas (born January 23rd, 1979 in Cleveland, Mississippi) is a football cornerback who plays for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.
Seattle Seahawks
Ken Lucas was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He started in his first game as a rookie against the Cleveland Browns, managing to deflect a crucial late game pass that allowed Seattle to preserve their lead and win the game. Lucas would go on to continue his defensive prowess by recording his first NFL interception against the esteemed San Diego Chargers' quarterback, Doug Flutie.
During the 2002 NFL season, Lucas earned nation-wide attention after recording two interceptions against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, earning him the NFL's "NFC Defensive Player of the Week" award. After an impressive display of athletic ability, Lucas finished the season with a career high 82 tackles.
During the 2004 NFL season, Lucas again earned the title of "NFC Defensive Player of the Week" after recording two interceptions against St. Louis Rams' quarterback Marc Bulger. He would finish the season with six interceptions, including one which was returned for his first NFL touchdown.
Carolina Panthers
Lucas was signed by the Panthers prior to the 2005 NFL season as an unrestricted free agent. He started fifteen games in his first season with the Panthers, and once more closed the season with six interceptions. Lucas would continue his superb work in the playoffs, recording two interceptions in three games.