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| DL Lucas Melo , South Alabama |
The
South Alabama Jaguars will be adding a new defensive line with size and
experience to their program this week. A size that is needed on the defensive
front as they go into the Sun Belt Conference and Division 1 football play.
Lucas
Melo of Pierce College in Los Angeles, California will join the Jags on today,
just before the Jags began their preseason camp.
Melo
is a 6’2″ 305lb all-conference
defensive tackle in the Southern California Football League. He had 47 solo
tackles, 9.5 sacks, 13 TFL’s, two forced fumbles and two blocked field goals. He was
rated a two star recruit by Rivals.com.
Melo
had early offers from BYU, New Mexico State and Texas State among others and in
February chose to sign with Maine, who is a FCS power. However, after signing
day he discovered many of his class credits would not transfer to Maine or to
several other schools. He asked for and was granted his release. Then Melo
picked up offers from Akron, Buffalo, Georgia State, Jacksonville State,
Washington State, Boise State and South Alabama.
When
he visited South Alabama he enjoyed his visit. He said that he loved Mobile,
the campus and everything about the South Alabama campus. But his decision came
down to early playing time and the ability to get into school without any
further problems.
Melo
said that he believe the coaches envision him as playing primarily at the nose
guard position. However, depending on the defensive package he could play end
or the 3 technique.
