Pirates Sign DB Lukas Denis
March 11, 2022 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Massachusetts Pirates News Release
WORCESTER, MA - The Massachusetts Pirates have signed former Boston College defensive back Lukas Denis for the 2022 season. Denis joins the Champions of the Indoor Football League as the team prepares to open its season on March 12 at Phoenix Field at the DCU Center vs. the Frisco Fighters.
Denis played four years for the Eagles on Chestnut Hill appearing in 40 games. During his career, the 5'11", 185 lb. native of Everett, MA had 139 tackles, had one tackle for a loss, one half sack, forced three fumbles and notched nine interceptions.
Denis finished his junior season of 2017 tied for second nationally with seven interceptions and was 17th in the nation with 10 passes broken up. That year he also had a career high with 83 tackles and two forced fumbles. He also set personal bests with a 13 tackle performance against second ranked Clemson and had two interceptions against Central Michigan. At season's end he earned Second Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors and was named a Second Team Walter Camp Foundation All-American.
As a senior he scored his only touchdown, a 59-yard "pick-six" in a home game against UMass. Denis was selected and took part in the East-West Shrine Game.
In 2019, the former ESPN Boston 2014 Defensive Player of the Year and Massachusetts Prep Stars Defensive Player of the Year from Everett High School signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.
The 2021 United Bowl Champions; Massachusetts Pirates are members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The Pirates play all home games at Phoenix Field at the DCU Center located at 50 Foster St. Worcester, MA, 01608. For more information on the Massachusetts Pirates please call (508)452-MASS (6277), email contact@masspiratesfootball.com or visit http://www.masspiratesfootball.com. For 2022 season, half-season, luxury, or group ticket packages please call 508-452-MASS (6277) or visit http://www.masspiratesfootball.com/tickets. Follow the Pirates on Facebook via Facebook.com/MAPirates, Instagram @mass.pirates, and Twitter @mass_pirates.
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