Xavier Lucas, CB, Miami (FL): 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Cornerback (CB) |
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Jersey Number |
#6 |
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Class |
Junior |
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School |
Miami (FL) |
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Height / Weight |
6’2″ / 198 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Pompano Beach, Fla. / American Heritage |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Production
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Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
Sacks |
INT |
PD |
FF |
|
2024 |
Wisconsin |
Big Ten |
FR |
12 |
18 |
1.5 |
1.0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
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2025 |
Miami (FL) |
ACC |
SO |
16 |
45 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1 |
8 |
1 |
|
Total |
28 |
63 |
3.5 |
2.0 |
2 |
10 |
1 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his exceptional size and athletic profile.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.45 – 4.55 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 35.0″ – 37.0″
- Broad Jump: 10’2″ – 10’6″
- 10-Yard Split: 1.52 – 1.58 seconds
- Bench Press: 12 – 15 repetitions
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Xavier Lucas is a long, physically gifted defensive back who originally signed with Wisconsin out of American Heritage in Florida. He saw the field immediately as a true freshman in 2024, recording 18 tackles and an interception.
Following that season, Lucas initiated a highly publicized transfer to Miami, a move that prompted a landmark tortious interference lawsuit by the University of Wisconsin against Miami regarding his revenue-sharing contract.
Unfazed by the unprecedented off-field noise, Lucas stepped right into a major role for the Hurricanes in 2025, tallying 45 tackles and 8 pass breakups over an extended 16-game season. He enters his 2026 junior campaign as a highly scrutinized and integral piece of Miami’s secondary.
Key Strengths
- Prototypical Cornerback Size: At 6’2″ and 198 pounds, Lucas possesses the ideal frame, length, and overall wingspan coveted by NFL defensive coordinators for outside boundary cornerbacks.
- Ball Disruption: Has shown consistent playmaking ability at the catch point, recording 8 pass breakups and securing a forced fumble during his sophomore season in the ACC.
- Physical Run Support: A willing and capable tackler on the perimeter who has accumulated 63 total tackles across his first two collegiate seasons. His larger frame allows him to reliably engage and bring down physical receivers and running backs in space.
- Battle-Tested: Has already played 28 collegiate games across two major conferences (Big Ten and ACC) and performed under the brightest lights of the College Football Playoff.
Developmental Focus
As he approaches the 2027 draft cycle, evaluators will monitor Lucas’ deep speed and transitional fluidity against elite route runners. Taller cornerbacks frequently battle pad-level issues and hip stiffness; proving he can effortlessly sink his hips and laterally mirror smaller, quicker receivers without relying solely on his length will be essential. Refining his technique and maintaining high-level consistency in his junior year will solidify his status as an early-round prospect.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
pending
All-Star Game Notes
- 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
pending