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WATCH: Wisconsin true freshman CB Xavier Lucas’ interception seals win over Western Michigan

This was one of the highlights from Friday night’s win:

Wisconsin did not have a large collection of highlights from its 28-14 Week 1 win over Western Michigan.

The team was down 14-13 early in the fourth quarter, and it took a Western Michigan fumbled punt to shift momentum to the Badgers. The final 10 minutes of action, then, became the only true highlight from the contest.

Related: Takeaways from Wisconsin’s 28-14 Week 1 win over Western Michigan

One play of note came with Wisconsin leading 28-14 with 1:54 remaining. The game was decided, but the Badgers had a final highlight moment.

The play: Western Michigan faced a 4th and 14 from the Badgers 42-yard-line. Broncos QB Hayden Wolff rolled out left and tried to sneak the football to his receiver on the sideline.

Waiting to make an acrobatic interception: Wisconsin true freshman cornerback Xavier Lucas.

 

Lucas finished the game with two tackles and that one interception in limited action.

This impressive development comes after the cornerback was one of the stories from the Badgers fall camp. The four-star recruit made an impression strong enough to make the team’s Week 1 two-deep depth chart.

His game action late gave a glimpse at a bright future with the program. On a night when star cornerback Ricardo Hallman was not targeted once, Lucas’ big-time interception is even more notable. He appears to have too much talent to leave on the bench during meaningful moments this season.

Lucas will look to build on the performance when Wisconsin faces South Dakota next Saturday. It will be a final warmup for the Badgers before No. 5 Alabama visits Madison the following weekend.

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American Heritage gets a pick-six from Xavier Lucas in a solid win

Three-star Xavier Lucas came up with a big play for American Heritage on Friday night.

American Heritage is back on track, securing two wins in a row in what was a complementary performance this weekend.

No. 20 American Heritage (Plantation, Florida) put together a solid 28-14 win on Friday night over Western (Davie, Florida). It wasn’t a dominant performance performance from American Heritage, who are now 4-1 on the season, but they were solid on both sides of the ball and did enough to churn out the win.

The big play from American Heritage came late in the third quarter as Xavier Lucas had a tremendous reaction to secure this interception and return it for a touchdown.

The score gave American Heritage a 14-7 lead in a game that was tighter than anticipated.

 

Lucas is three-star recruit who holds offers from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Florida State, Kentucky Louisville and Miami among others. In the 247 Sports Composite, he is the No. 80 safety prospect in the nation.

This week, American Heritage moved up one spot in the USA TODAY HSS Super Top 25 following a 48-7 win over Cardinal Gibbons last Friday (Fort Lauderdale, Florida).

BREAKING: Wisconsin receives commitment from a 2024 safety

Wisconsin lands the 21st player in the class of 2024:

Wisconsin landed a commitment from class of 2024 three-star safety Xavier Lucas earlier today. He is the program’s No. 21 player in the class of 2024, a group that ranks within the top 25 nationally.

Lucas is 247Sports’ No. 773 player in the class, No. 82 safety and No. 108 recruit from his home state of Florida. Wisconsin landed him over other top contenders Iowa and Florida State.

Related: How Wisconsin football reacted to Oregon and Washington joining the Big Ten

The Fort Lauderdale, Florida native is the No. 3 safety in the class along with three-star Raphael Dunn and three-star Kahmir Prescott, and the No. 5 defensive back overall. The secondary is a clear point of emphasis for Head Coach Luke Fickell after his best commitments in the shortened class of 2023 were mostly cornerbacks.

While Lucas is not a four-star recruit on 247Sports, Wisconsin’s Blue Chip Ratio in the class still sits at 33.3%. A top-25 effort is impressive in Fickell’s first year, and points towards a higher ceiling moving forward.

What three players is Rutgers football hosting for official visits this week?

Three highly-touted defensive players are visiting Rutgers football for official visits this week.

Rutgers football is hosting three players this week for official visits, including a four-star defensive back from New Jersey. The official visits began on Monday and will run through Wednesday.

As reported earlier this week, Bergen Catholic safety Kaj Sanders is currently on an official visit to Rutgers. Sanders, a consensus top 10 player in New Jersey, was recently named a four-star recruit by Rivals.

He is joined by a pair of Florida recruits in Sam Robinson and Xavier Lucas.

Currently a commit to Central Florida, Robinson is a three-star linebacker prospect at Lincoln High School (Tallahassee, FL). He has been offered by programs including Arizona, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Mississippi State and Tulane among others.

Last season as a junior, Robinson had 93 total tackles as well as a pass defended and a sack. He checks in at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds.

Lucas, a four-star safety from American Heritage (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), was offered by Rutgers last week. He holds a strong offer list that includes Alabama, Florida State, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville, Miami and Wisconsin among others.

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Rutgers hosting Sanders, one of the top players in New Jersey, is significant news for the program. The 2024 recruiting class for Rutgers currently stands at 25 in the nation according to Rivals and 247Sports.

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Florida defensive back Xavier Lucas pulls in a Rutgers football offer

Xavier Lucas was offered by Rutgers football on Wednesday night.

Another Rutgers football offer was sent out on Wednesday as talented cornerback Xavier Lucas added Rutgers football to an already impressive recruitment.

A four-star defensive back from powerhouse program Dillard High School (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), Lucas is one of the top recruits in the state and is a member of the 2024 recruiting class.

Strong on the line, Lucas has an impressive frame at 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds. His footwork is very strong and he is a sure tackler.

He currently holds offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville, Miami, Pittsburgh, Stanford and Wisconsin among others.

Rivals ranks him as a four-star recruit.

Lucas tweeted about the offer on Wednesday night, tagging head coach Greg Schiano and defensive backs coach Mark Orphey:

 

The 2024 class is currently ranked top 25 in the nation by both Ruvals and 247Sports. Three players from Florida committed to Rutgers two weeks ago while on an official visit, highlighted by three-star offensive tackle Raynor Andrews.

The Miami offensive lineman was offered by Central Florida, Colorado, Florida State, Syracuse and West Virginia among others.

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Alabama extends offer to 2024 safety from Florida

Alabama has had plenty of success recruiting in the state of Florida and continues to heavily recruit prospects from the Sunshine State.

Typically, the Alabama coaching staff extends offers to three-star recruits when they are high on them. Previous three-star recruits that saw success at the Capstone were Josh Jacobs, Seth McLaughlin, and Will Reichard.

Recently, the Tide offered 2024 safety, Xavier Lucas. The Florida native transferred from Deerfield Beach High School to Dillard High School.

Lucas has good size for a safety as he stands just over 6 feet tall and 185 pounds. His length and versatility in the secondary could be something that catapults him in the recruiting rankings.

At this time, Auburn is the favorite to land Lucas at 92.6% likelihood, according to On3’s RPM.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Xavier Lucas’ recruiting profile.