Patrick Lucas Jr. brings veteran size and steady interior production to Memphis
In the 2024 season, Patrick Lucas Jr. gave Memphis a sturdy 6-foot-2, 320-pound presence inside, finishing with 18 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 3 quarterback hurries, and a forced fumble across 13 games.[2][3][7] His value is less about flashy numbers and more about anchoring the line, eating blocks, and giving the Tigers a proven, experienced defensive tackle with SEC and Big Ten stops on his resume.[3][5][11] He was rated as a top-25 defensive tackle nationally in his recruiting profile, which tracks with the “grown-man strength” vibe he brings to the middle.[10]
