5-star DL Anthony Lucas names top 5 schools

Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral five-star defensive linemen Anthony Lucas tells On3 that he is down to five schools. The five schools in the hunt for the taletned 6-foot-5, 285-pound Lucas are Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, Texas, and UCLA.

Lucas noted what he likes about each of his top five teams.

Alabama: “The winning culture and great relationship with the coaches. Going to be in the playoff picture every year, and great [player] development.”

LSU: “I may be on a rebuild to something great, and I love the environment. Great team chemistry, and good dudes in my class. I have a great relationship with the coaches.”

Notre Dame: “It’s a prestigious degree and can bring you anywhere with the name of the school. It’s a strong program and great relationship with the staff.”

Texas A&M: “A great mix of everything, and on the rise of something special. I have a great relationship with the coaches and class.”

UCLA: “It has been a dream school since I was a kid and offers everything you need in Westwood. All athletics are great, and a great education.”

Anthony Lucas Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote the following on Lucas as a prospect:

A long, strong and fluid athlete with unique dimensions. Sports massive hands and a 7-foot wing span at 6-foot-4.5, 290 pounds. Has rare fluidity and movement skills at his size. Is light-footed and moves quickly. Shows some natural pass rush skills that are not common with bigger defensive linemen. Has the ability to dip and bend in addition to turning speed into power. Also shows his athleticism as a pass catcher on offense. Not as productive as several other highly-ranked defensive linemen. Often draws double teams but could stand to be more physical and active on a snap to snap basis. Very young for the cycle with an October birthday and could technically be a 2023 prospect.

The On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting services, currently ranks Lucas as the nation’s No. 26 overall prospect, the No. 6 defensive line, and the No. 1 player in Arizona for the 2022.