Next: 2027 ATH Lukas Melton
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Today’s Next player? We feature 2027 Libertyville TE/FB/LB Lukas Melton
Name: Lukas Melton
High School: Libertyville
Graduation Year: 2027
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 210 pounds
Position: FB/TE/ILB
X Account: @LukasJMelton
HUDL Highlights:
What unique qualities do you bring to a potential college football program? Willingness to put my body before my self interest. Being the position I am requires physical toughness and grit and I am always going to hit someone every play.
What has been your favorite moments so far in your playing career? First Varsity touchdown in my first varsity game played.
Off-season training group/7on7 program? Team workouts
Do you play any other sports? If so which ones? I played basketball for the school (JV) and then travel baseball
Have you played high school football yet at the varsity level? Yes
Who is your favorite football player? Why are they your favorite player? Brock Bowers. He’s such a versatile Tight End and should’ve been the Rookie of the Year because of how impactful his game is.
Who is your dream school? Illinois or Tennessee.