The Seattle Seahawks selected the perfect complement to new left tackle Charles Cross when they picked right tackle Abraham Lucas out of Washington State at No. 72 overall.
Here’s a look at a portion of Lucas’ scouting report from Draft Wire’s Natalie Miller.
Lucas was a reliable presence for the Cougars, starting 42 games at right tackle. Over the last two years, he allowed just one sack, while also being a prominent piece in Wazzu’s running game, which averaged 122 yards per game.
Possessing great length for the position, Lucas has ideal size and strength to anchor the right side of the line. He’s technically sound in pass blocking, with his hands matching his feet. He rarely lunges into blocks, allowing his length and natural core strength take over rushers, locking them down with great hand usage. Off the snap, his hands pop and land with force into the chest, and sustain while his core strength allows his feet to stick inside.
As a run blocker, Lucas allows his reach to help him lean into blocks and drive back defenders off the line. His strength and length pushes his initial attack forward, and bulls over defenders when they are adjusting or caught off-guard. He clearly has the right mentality in the run game, as he takes on blocks with a meanness, and seeks to finish with authority.
