Lincoln Victor is an American football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and Washington State Cougars.

Lincoln Victor
Denver Broncos
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:Pukalani, Hawaii, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:177 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school:Union
(Camas, Washington)
College:Hawaii (2019–2020)
Washington State (2021–2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
Roster status:Undrafted free agent

Early life and high school edit

Victor was born in Pukalani, Hawaii but attended high school at Union located in Camas, Washington. In Victor's senior season of high school he was named the Washington high school Player of the Year.[1] Victor decided to commit to play college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.[2][3]

College career edit

Hawaii edit

In Victor's first career season in 2019 he hauled in ten receptions for three touchdowns, while also rushing for 49 yards. Victor also returned 22 kickoffs for 494 yards.[4] In the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, Victor recorded two receptions for 17 yards.[5] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Victor decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[6][7]

Washington State edit

Victor decided to transfer to play for the Washington State Cougars to play out the rest of his college career.[8][9] In Victor's first season with the Cougars in 2021 he recorded 22 receptions for 296 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding ten rushing yards.[10] Victor opened up the 2022 season, as a starter and a team captain for the Cougars.[11][12] Victor finished the 2022 season with 22 receptions for 245 yards, while also returning 22 kickoffs for 445 yards.[13] Victor opened the 2023 season strong, as in week one he totaled 11 receptions for 168 yards in a win over Colorado State.[14] In the following week, he recorded seven receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Washington State upset Wisconsin.[15] In week three, he recorded six receptions for 119 yards and two touchdowns, in a win over Northern Colorado.[16] In week eight, he had a record-breaking performance as he hauled in a Washington State record 16 receptions while also adding 161 yards, in a loss versus Oregon.[17]

References edit

  1. ^ Smith, Lauren. "'If that guy is on the field, we have a shot.' Union QB Lincoln Victor led the Titans to history". The News-Tribune. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  2. ^ Buhler, Andy. "Signing Day: Lincoln Victor chooses Hawaii". The Columbian. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Maui born Victor returns home to play for 'Bows after legendary prep run in Washington". KHON2. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Lincoln Victor 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Lincoln Victor 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  6. ^ Martinez, Tim. "Union graduate Lincoln Victor leaving Hawaii to enter transfer portal". The Columbian. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  7. ^ Moore, Jackson. "Two Hawaii Rainbow Warriors declare for Transfer Portal". 247Sports. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  8. ^ Rise, Micah. "Former Union star Lincoln Victor transfers to Washington State". The Columbian. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  9. ^ Lawdon, Theo. "Hawaii receiver, Union High product Lincoln Victor announces transfer to Washington State". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Lincoln Victor 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  11. ^ Clark, Colton. "Washington State junior slot receiver Lincoln Victor 'becoming that voice' for Cougar football team". KHQ. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  12. ^ Wiebe, Stephen. "Victor's return a bright spot in WSU's dismal October run". The Lewiston-Tribune. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  13. ^ "Lincoln Victor 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  14. ^ Peterson, Derek. "Jake Dickert updates status of wideout Lincoln Victor ahead of Oregon matchup". Saturday Out West. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  15. ^ Rice, Micah. "How Clark County College Football Players Fared: Victor shines in WSU statement win". The Columbian. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  16. ^ Woods, Greg. "'The Lincoln Victor effect is real': The identity that shaped WSU's star receiver". Union-Bulletin. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  17. ^ Woods, Greg. "WSU Cougars WR Lincoln Victor erupts in record-breaking outing vs. Ducks". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 18 November 2023.

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