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Offensive Tackle/ Defensive TackleHt: 6'6"
Wt: 292
Nix was a four-year starter at offensive/defensive tackle in high school and was the conference MVP, Big 33 Classic and all-state selection. He also was named to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He was an offensive lineman at Pitt, and currently on the Oakland Raiders of the NFL.
All Conference: 2006, 2007
Pittsburgh Post Gazetter Fabulous 22: 2006, 2007
All State: 2006, 2007
Big 33 Selection: 2007
All American: 2007
Articles:
Pennsylvania's Top 25 Players
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
By Mike White, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A look at the Top 25 players in the state
6. LUCAS NIX, OL-DL, 6-6, 295, THOMAS JEFFERSON -- Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak has had more than a half dozen Division I college players in recent years at Thomas Jefferson. But Nix is the most highly rated. Rivals.com ranks him the No. 28 player in the country and scout.com No. 22. Nix can be a force on both sides of the ball, but he is slated to play offense in college. On defense, had 63 tackles, two sacks, two fumble recoveries and one interception a year ago for the WPIAL Class AAA champion. Was heavily recruited and made a verbal commitment to Pitt in the summer. Michigan, Tennessee and Alabama were some of the other schools that offered scholarships. Has a brother, Nate, who is a linebacker at Pitt.
Lucas Nix
School: Thomas Jefferson
Position: DL-OL
Class: Junior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 285
The skinny: Is a player Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak has been high on since his freshman year. Nix, the brother of Pitt linebacker Nate Nix, will be one of the top linemen in the state next season.
College: Has one scholarship offer, from Pitt. Said that Ohio State, Michigan and Notre Dame are showing interest.
Favorite place to eat: DeBlasio's restaurant in Mt. Lebanon.
Person you'd most like to meet: Pat Tillman, if he were still alive.
Pregame music choice: AC/DC. I always listen to "Thunderstruck."
Most memorable career moment: Winning the state championship in 2004.
Favorite TV show: SportsCenter.
People might be surprised to know that you ...: I can do a split at 285 pounds.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Being successful. Hopefully, I'll be a millionaire and be playing in the NFL.
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