{"id":275953,"date":"2026-04-21T07:30:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=275953"},"modified":"2026-04-21T06:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:56:20","slug":"anthony-lucas-2026-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/04\/21\/anthony-lucas-2026-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Lucas 2026 NFL Draft Profile\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lucas came out of high school as a 5 Star recruit. He consistently improved throughout his college career at Texas A&M and USC. Lucas has the tools of a star and will be a better fit for teams in a 4-3 scheme, where his long arms and ability to play in space will be an asset. Anthony Lucas has high upside, a developmental type that could turn into a solid pass rusher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Anthony Lucas 2026 NFL Draft Overview\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Position: EDGE<\/span><\/p>\n

Height: 6\u20195 \u00bd\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Weight: 256<\/span><\/p>\n

School: <\/span>USC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Anthony Lucas 2026 NFL Draft Anthony Lucas Scouting Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Strengths<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Wingspan: 84 inches;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Good closing speed, 4.85 time in the 40-yard dash;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 10 \u00bc inch hands;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Closes on ball carriers quickly, hits with heavy pads.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Comfortable playing all across the line;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Labeled by scouts as a 5-star talent with elite tools.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Uses long arms(33 \u00bd inches) effectively;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Outstanding tackler who rarely misses.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Passes the eye test for an edge rusher with a freakish combination of wingspan and arm length;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Comes from blue blood programs of <\/span>Texas A&M<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>USC<\/span><\/a>;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Skilled at stunts;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Plays inside-out and is sound technically.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sets the edge in run defense, stout at the point of attack.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Versatile, can play standing up as a linebacker or in a 3-point stance;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    USC EDGE Anthony Lucas could be a sleeper in the Draft \u2694\ufe0f<\/p>\n

    – 6'6" 267 lbs
    – 7 foot wingspan (98%)
    – 37 Tackles, 3 sacks, 3.5 TFL in 2025
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    — SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) March 30, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n