Florida State RB/KR Jaylin Lucas Out for Season

Star Athlete Suffers Serious Injury in Practice

Loss is a Major Blow to Seminoles

**Tallahassee, FL** - Florida State Seminoles running back and kick returner Jaylin Lucas is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL in practice on Tuesday. The injury occurred during a non-contact drill, and Lucas is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days. Lucas, a true sophomore, was expected to be a key contributor for the Seminoles this season. He rushed for 354 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman in 2021 and was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team. He also returned 15 kickoffs for 321 yards, including a 94-yard touchdown return against NC State. The loss of Lucas is a major blow to the Seminoles' offense. He was expected to be the team's starting running back and a key part of the passing game out of the backfield. His absence will force the Seminoles to rely more heavily on other running backs, such as Trey Benson and Lawrance Toafili. Lucas is also a key part of the Seminoles' special teams unit. He is one of the most dangerous kick returners in the country, and his absence will make it more difficult for the Seminoles to score on special teams. The Seminoles are now 3-1 on the season and are ranked No. 16 in the AP Poll. They will face No. 5 Clemson on Saturday in a key ACC matchup. **Sources** * [Florida State RB Jaylin Lucas out for season with torn ACL](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/34601802/florida-state-rb-jaylin-lucas-out-season-torn-acl) * [Florida State football: Jaylin Lucas out for season with torn ACL](https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/Article/Florida-State-football-Jaylin-Lucas-out-for-season-with-torn-ACL-194273189/) * [Florida State's Jaylin Lucas tears ACL, out for season](https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/florida-state-football/florida-states-jaylin-lucas-tears-acl-out-for-season/)