Hoosier All Purpose Back Jaylin Lucas Enters the Transfer Portal

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana all-purpose back Jaylin Lucas has entered his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal. Lucas led the Big Ten in kick return yards (1,163) the last two seasons with three touchdowns. Lucas also scored four touchdowns on offense in 2023 and two in 2022.

Lucas was named a first-team All-America by multiple outlets in 2022. He was also named Big Ten Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year.

Lucas was not as productive as most predicted at the beginning of the season and after offensive coordinator Walt Bell was fired mid-season, his touches dropped. Lucas finished with 101 touches from scrimmage and 522 yards. Under Bell he touched the ball 68 times. After Rod Carey took over, Lucas only had 33 touches on offense in seven games.