Lukas Denis Explained

Lukas Denis
Current Team:Atlanta Falcons
Number:41
Position:Safety
Birth Date:April 13, 1997
Birth Place:Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:190
High School:Everett
College:Boston College (2015–2018)
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:DeniLu00

Lukas Alexander Denis (born April 13, 1997) is an American football safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College.

College career

A three-star recruit, Denis committed to play college football at Boston College.[1] He finished his collegiate career playing in over 30 games while recording over 139 tackles, and 9 interceptions.[2]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Denis signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 28, 2019.[3] He was released on August 30, 2019.[4]

Massachusetts Pirates

On March 11, 2022, Denis signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League[5]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On November 17, 2022, Denis was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL.[6] He played in 10 games, Starting in 7 while recording over 37 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 1 sack.[7]

Atlanta Falcons

On May 15, 2023, Denis signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[8] He was released on August 29, 2023, but was re-signed to the practice squad on September 5, 2023.[9] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2024.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lukas Denis, Boston College Eagles, Safety . September 6, 2023 . 247Sports.
  2. Web site: Lukas Denis College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . September 6, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  3. Web site: Yarcho . James . April 27, 2019 . 2019 NFL Draft Results: Buccaneers UDFA Thread . September 6, 2023 . Bucs Nation.
  4. Web site: Winter . Evan . August 30, 2019 . Buccaneers Final Roster Moves Open Thread . September 6, 2023 . Bucs Nation.
  5. Web site: March 11, 2022 . Pirates Sign DB Lukas Denis . September 6, 2023 . OurSports Central.
  6. Web site: Parks . Greg . November 19, 2022 . XFL St. Louis Battlehawks Draft Selections Recap . September 6, 2023 . XFLboard.com.
  7. Web site: Player Detail . September 6, 2023 . xfl.com.
  8. Web site: May 15, 2023 . Falcons sign XFL safety Lukas Denis . September 6, 2023 . NBC Sports.
  9. Web site: Kramer . Kelsey . September 5, 2023 . Falcons make two roster moves ahead of Week 1's matchup . September 6, 2023 . A to Z Sports.
  10. Web site: Waack . Terrin . January 10, 2024 . Falcons sign 16 players to reserve/future contracts in 2024 . January 10, 2024.