A-State Eight: Sun Devils To Watch In 2017

DB Chase Lucas

The former Chandler High standout was one of the biggest — if not the biggest — spring practice surprise. Lucas played a lot of running back in high school, but ASU’s running back corps is full of talent. Lucas made the switch to defense upon entering the program, but redshirted his freshman year. He then finished this past spring as the starting field corner, a position held by De’Chavon “Gump” Hayes last year.

Following the spring “game” (it wasn’t a game, just drills and a small scrimmage), new defensive coordinator Phil Bennett tabbed Lucas as somebody who has great potential because of his athleticism. ASU will seemingly have a good group of receivers this season, so Lucas is getting some valuable experience in practice. Heading into the fall, it seems as if he’ll have a great opportunity to keep working for a starting spot. If he contributed this year, it would be a huge help to a secondary full of question marks.