2019 Football Roster
Lucas, Peter
Jersey Number 30
Peter Lucas
- Position:
- RB
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 195
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Rumson, N.J.
- High School:
- Rumson Fair Haven
- Major:
- Economics
Bio
Why Lehigh?: “Lehigh is a great institution and provides many opportunities for students. Lehigh is a place I see myself thriving in the classroom and on the field.”
As a junior (spring 2021): Saw only action of season against Bucknell.
As a sophomore (2019): Saw time in nine games, both at running back and on special teams… averaged 3.3 yards on 16 carries… had six rushes for 33 yards, including 23 yard scamper at Villanova (9/7)… added four carries for 18 yards a UC Davis (9/14)… had short receptions at Colgate (10/5) and Fordham (10/19).
As a freshman (2018): Did not see any game action.
In high school: Rushed for school-record 2,192 yards as a senior… ranked fourth in the state in rushing yards… scored school record 31 touchdowns… second-team All-State according to NJ.com… named to JSZ All-State team… named first team All-Shore Conference by Asbury Park Press… Class A Central Division Player of the Year… All Group 3… one of Mini Max award winners for New Jersey… also competed in lacrosse and track and field… honor roll student.
Personal: Son of Peter and Lourdes… older siblings Kristen and Chris.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Rush attempts: 6, at Villanova, 9/7/19
Rush yards: 33, 6, at Villanova, 9/7/19
Long rush: 23 yards, 6, at Villanova, 9/7/19
Receptions: 1, 2x, at Fordham, 10/19/19
Receiving yards: 5, at Colgate, 10/5/19
Long reception: 5 yards, at Colgate, 10/5/19
As a junior (spring 2021): Saw only action of season against Bucknell.
As a sophomore (2019): Saw time in nine games, both at running back and on special teams… averaged 3.3 yards on 16 carries… had six rushes for 33 yards, including 23 yard scamper at Villanova (9/7)… added four carries for 18 yards a UC Davis (9/14)… had short receptions at Colgate (10/5) and Fordham (10/19).
As a freshman (2018): Did not see any game action.
In high school: Rushed for school-record 2,192 yards as a senior… ranked fourth in the state in rushing yards… scored school record 31 touchdowns… second-team All-State according to NJ.com… named to JSZ All-State team… named first team All-Shore Conference by Asbury Park Press… Class A Central Division Player of the Year… All Group 3… one of Mini Max award winners for New Jersey… also competed in lacrosse and track and field… honor roll student.
Personal: Son of Peter and Lourdes… older siblings Kristen and Chris.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Year | Gms. | Rush | Yds. | Avg. | TD | Long |
| 2019 | 9 | 16 | 53 | 3.3 | 0 | 23 |
| S2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 16 | 53 | 3.3 | 0 | 23 |
CAREER HIGHS
Rush attempts: 6, at Villanova, 9/7/19
Rush yards: 33, 6, at Villanova, 9/7/19
Long rush: 23 yards, 6, at Villanova, 9/7/19
Receptions: 1, 2x, at Fordham, 10/19/19
Receiving yards: 5, at Colgate, 10/5/19
Long reception: 5 yards, at Colgate, 10/5/19
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