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Jeff Risdon

Rookie CB Chase Lucas earns praise from Dan Campbell

When Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was asked which rookies are catching his eye, Campbell noted it’s difficult to evaluate a lot without pads being on in practices. But two names sprang to mind for the energetic coach.

First up was No. 2 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson, who has been off to a great start in a very visible role. After Campbell praised Hutchinson, his attention turned to the final Lions pick in the 2022 NFL draft, cornerback Chase Lucas.

“I would say Lucas – Lucas has caught my eye, and I would tell you – particularly in the special teams drills,” Campbell said before Saturday’s practice. “That’s where I really see it, the compete drills. And there’s an awareness about him, he’s pretty instinctive, and he’s aggressive and you’ve got to have all of that to be a good special teams player.”

Lucas has done fine in team drills, primarily serving as the third-team slot cornerback. He has bumped up to the second unit for reps, too.

Campbell also made mention of sixth-round rookie Malcolm Rodriguez in a special teams context, explaining that the lack of pads makes deeper evaluation more difficult for defenders.

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