Lucas Osada

2025 SOPHOMORE Played in one game Made Illinois debut with one kickoff for 65 yards in home win vs. Western Michigan (9/13/25) Transferred to Illinois with three years of eligibility remaining 2024 FRESHMAN - NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina's kickoff specialist as a true freshman Kicked off 59 times for 3,709 yards and 39 touchbacks HIGH SCHOOL Played for head coach Jackson Matteo at Woodberry Forest No. 7 punter in the nation by 247Sports No. 47 player in Virginia by 247Sports All-state selection as both a kicker and punter Two-time Kohl’s All-America honoree as a punter 8-of-13 on field goals during his high school career, including 8-of-10 from inside 50 yards 70 touchbacks on kickoffs during his high school career 3-of-4 on field goals with his only miss coming from 60 yards as a senior 45.3 yards per punt and forced touchbacks on 32-of-37 kickoffs as a senior 44.7 yards per punt with 23 touchbacks as a junior 4-of-5 on field goals as a sophomore Also participated in track and field Four-year honors student PERSONAL Son of Stephanie and Mark Osada Father, Mark, played baseball at Berry College Majoring in communication