2024 Men's Soccer Roster
Kelly, Lucas
Jersey Number 3
Lucas Kelly
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 170
- Hometown:
- Wake Forest, N.C.
Bio
2024 (So.)
2023 (Fr.)
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The perfect place to pursue academics, sports, and my faith all with the same passion and priorities.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I love to go on a walk before games and hang out with family or close friends to keep me levelheaded and not too worked up.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Both of my parents inspire me because they have brought me out of a lifestyle that they grew up in and for that, I want to give back to them one day. My girlfriend also inspires me because I’ve never met anyone who has so much humility and joy for life.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Making my professional debut at 17 years old.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I wanted number 3 because my favorite player was 3.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My father, Robert Kelly, played football at the University of Delaware. My mother, Jasmin Kelly, played volleyball at Nyack College. My grandma, Patricia Kelly, played basketball at West Virginia University. My sister plays soccer at Averett University.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Ice cream. Nothing beats ice cream.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages app.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Playing with my dog.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog named Maxwell who is an Australian shepherd.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sergio Ramos
What is your favorite possession and why?
My phone because my whole life is on it.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Firework by Katy Perry
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Santorini, Greece is my dream vacation because it looks beautiful.
- Started and played in 15 games
- Attempted five shots
- Part of a defensive unit that allowed 1.17 goals per game
- Played all 90 minutes of a 1-0 win at Houston Christian (10/6)
2023 (Fr.)
- Played in 13 games with 11 starts
- Scored a goal and had an assist for three points
- Recorded two shots on goal in collegiate debut 3-2 win over Saint Peter’s (8/24)
- Scored first career goal at Wake Forest (9/19)
- Assisted on the opening goal of a 2-1 win over UIW (10/22)
Prep
- Graduate of Franklinton High School
- Member of the football team
- Played club soccer with both Charlotte FC and North Carolina FC
Personal
- Son of Jasmin and Robert Kelly
- Mother played soccer at Nyack
- Father played soccer at Delaware
- Majoring in interdisciplinary studies
- Birthday is March 21
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The perfect place to pursue academics, sports, and my faith all with the same passion and priorities.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I love to go on a walk before games and hang out with family or close friends to keep me levelheaded and not too worked up.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Both of my parents inspire me because they have brought me out of a lifestyle that they grew up in and for that, I want to give back to them one day. My girlfriend also inspires me because I’ve never met anyone who has so much humility and joy for life.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Making my professional debut at 17 years old.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I wanted number 3 because my favorite player was 3.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My father, Robert Kelly, played football at the University of Delaware. My mother, Jasmin Kelly, played volleyball at Nyack College. My grandma, Patricia Kelly, played basketball at West Virginia University. My sister plays soccer at Averett University.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Ice cream. Nothing beats ice cream.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages app.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Playing with my dog.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog named Maxwell who is an Australian shepherd.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sergio Ramos
What is your favorite possession and why?
My phone because my whole life is on it.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Firework by Katy Perry
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Santorini, Greece is my dream vacation because it looks beautiful.
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