After time on various practice squads, he joined the Brooklyn Bolts of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL).
[4] During his junior year, Brookfield fell short of a league title after losing to the undefeated state champion Pomperaug Panthers in the SWC Championship game.
Lutrus played college football at the University of Connecticut, where he majored in economics and was a four-year starter on the team.
[3][9] After the 2011 NFL lockout ended, Lutrus was quickly signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a middle linebacker.
[11] After being waived by the Colts, Lutrus joined the Brooklyn Bolts of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL).