Temple University Athletics
2015 Football Roster
Roster
Lucas, Khiry
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Jersey Number 20
Khiry Lucas
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 200
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Cleveland, Miss.
- High School:
- East Side
Bio
A one-year letter winner ('14)
2016 (Redshirt Senior): had his first three tackles of the season vs. SMU ... made first start at safety against USF ... re-injured his leg vs. USF and did not play vs Cincinnati.
2015 (Senior): Redshirted while recovering from ACL surgery.
2014 (Junior): Played in 11 of 12 games mostly on special teams ... collected first interception in a Temple uniform in week 3 vs. Delaware State ... was injured in the season finale at Tulane.
Junior College: Played cornerback for coach Gene Murphy at Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS ... totaled 46 tackles, with four interceptions and five passes defended ... was honored by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports for his achievements in the classroom while at Hinds CC.
High School: Played DB, WR and punter for coach Tavares Johnson at East Side HS in Cleveland,MS ... as a senior, had 81 tackles (68 solo), 6 TFL, one sack, two interceptions, 3 FR, 2 FF, 7 blocked kicks (6 punts and 1 FG) ... on offense, had 52 receptions for 834 yards and 12 TDs as a senior ... earned two letters in his career totaling 131 tackles (93 solo), 5 INTs, 76 catches for 1,204 yards and 18 TDs ... earned all-state recognition as a senior after earning all-conference honors as a junior ... also played baseball, basketball and ran track.
Personal: Born Khiry Dewayne Lucas in Cleveland, MS ... parents are Beverly Lucas and Dewayne Brown ... list of favorites include: Harry Potter (book), Friday After Next (movie), The Game (TV show) ... is an avid wresting fan ... earned degree in adult and organizational development.
2016 (Redshirt Senior): had his first three tackles of the season vs. SMU ... made first start at safety against USF ... re-injured his leg vs. USF and did not play vs Cincinnati.
2015 (Senior): Redshirted while recovering from ACL surgery.
2014 (Junior): Played in 11 of 12 games mostly on special teams ... collected first interception in a Temple uniform in week 3 vs. Delaware State ... was injured in the season finale at Tulane.
Junior College: Played cornerback for coach Gene Murphy at Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS ... totaled 46 tackles, with four interceptions and five passes defended ... was honored by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports for his achievements in the classroom while at Hinds CC.
High School: Played DB, WR and punter for coach Tavares Johnson at East Side HS in Cleveland,MS ... as a senior, had 81 tackles (68 solo), 6 TFL, one sack, two interceptions, 3 FR, 2 FF, 7 blocked kicks (6 punts and 1 FG) ... on offense, had 52 receptions for 834 yards and 12 TDs as a senior ... earned two letters in his career totaling 131 tackles (93 solo), 5 INTs, 76 catches for 1,204 yards and 18 TDs ... earned all-state recognition as a senior after earning all-conference honors as a junior ... also played baseball, basketball and ran track.
Personal: Born Khiry Dewayne Lucas in Cleveland, MS ... parents are Beverly Lucas and Dewayne Brown ... list of favorites include: Harry Potter (book), Friday After Next (movie), The Game (TV show) ... is an avid wresting fan ... earned degree in adult and organizational development.
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