Ken Lucas ( American football ) Kenyatta Cornelius Lucas ( born January 23 , 1979 in Cleveland , Mississippi ) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft . He played college football at Mississippi . Lucas has also played for the Carolina Panthers . Early years . Lucas attended East Side High School in Cleveland , Mississippi , where he garnered first - team all - district honors at wide receiver and kick returner and all - county recognition at wide receiver and cornerback playing alongside former Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Floyd " Pork Chop " Womack . He was selected the district rookie of the year as a freshman and named the team ' s most outstanding player as a junior and most valuable player as a senior . Lucas also lettered four times in baseball , finishing with a . 395 career batting average . He graduated from East Side in 1997 . College career . Lucas began playing at the University of Mississippi as a wide receiver before moving to defensive back late in his sophomore season . He finished his college career with 87 tackles , seven interceptions and 33 passes defensed on defense ; in addition , he totaled 23 catches for 292 yards and one touchdown and four carries for 73 yards on offense . Lucas returned 20 kickoffs for 383 yards and one punt for 17 yards , had nine tackles and blocked two punts on special teams . Professional career . First stint with Seahawks . Lucas was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft . He started in his first game as a rookie against the Cleveland Browns , managing to deflect a crucial late game pass that allowed Seattle to preserve their lead and win the game . Lucas would go on to continue his defensive prowess by recording his first NFL interception against the esteemed San Diego Chargers ' quarterback , Doug Flutie . During the 2002 NFL season , Lucas earned nation - wide attention after recording two interceptions against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick , earning him the NFL ' s " NFC Defensive Player of the Week " award . After an impressive display of athletic ability , Lucas finished the season with a career high 82 tackles . During the 2004 NFL season , Lucas again earned the title of " NFC Defensive Player of the Week " after recording two interceptions against St . Louis Rams ' quarterback Marc Bulger . He would finish the season with six interceptions , including one which was returned for his first NFL touchdown . Carolina Panthers . Lucas was signed by the Panthers prior to the 2005 NFL season as an unrestricted free agent . He started fifteen games in his first season with the Panthers , and once more closed the season with six interceptions . Lucas would continue his superb work in the playoffs , recording two interceptions in three games , although he ended that season with a loss in the NFC Championship against his old team , the eventual 2005 NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks . During training camp for the 2008 season , Lucas was involved in an altercation with Panthers star receiver Steve Smith . Smith blackened Lucas ' eye and broke his nose during the scuffle . Ken Lucas was praised by numerous people for forgiving Smith completely . Lucas was released by the Panthers on March 11 , 2009 to clear about $ 2 . 3 million in salary cap space . Second stint with Seahawks . After four seasons in Carolina , Lucas re - signed with the Seattle Seahawks on April 27 , 2009 .