Certainly not a shocking development, Clemson will not have its superstar quarterback for four seasons. The near-consensus projected No. 1 overall pick next year will indeed be available to teams in 2021.
Trevor Lawrence confirmed during an appearance on ESPN’s College Gameday he will enter the 2021 draft after his junior season. The Lawrence sweepstakes will certainly be a key talking point as the 2020 NFL season progresses. Although several other first-round talents have opted out of the 2020 college season, Lawrence does not plan to do so.
A two-time starter in national championship games, Lawrence took the QB reins for the Tigers midway through his freshman season in 2018. The former five-star recruit has been on the No. 1 overall pick radar since that season. In 30 career games, the 6-foot-6 passer has thrown 66 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions. As a sophomore, Lawrence became a key rushing presence for the ACC power, gaining 563 yards on the ground and scoring nine TDs.
The Jaguars enter 2020 as the early clubhouse leaders for the Georgia native, according to Betonline.ag, and they have acted accordingly by stripping their roster of key veterans. Washington and Carolina also profile as potential landing spots, with other teams surely set to be connected to the prized prospect as the NFL season progresses. A non-quarterback-needy team holding the pick would be in position to collect quite the haul from a team eyeing the long-sought-after passer.
Lawrence has until early next year to officially declare. He could use a potential fourth Clemson season as leverage, depending on which NFL team ends the season holding the No. 1 overall pick. But that would certainly present an injury risk — in a now-less certain college football environment. But as of now, Lawrence plans to be part of next year’s draft.
Noooo….not the Jaguars!!!! lol
and let the Lose for Lawrence campaigns commence!
Tank for Trevor!
Ahh so that’s why the Jags said F it
Near consensus? Nothing he does on the field (outside of a serious injury) will prevent him from being picked #1. He would likely have been #1 if he came out last year even with Burrow coming off the historic season he had.
would love to see him in carolina. pair him with Matt thule good be a good duo for years to come IMO.
if I were in his position, I’d say to the effect ‘7-8 years of ownership under Shad Khan, the Jags have 1 winning season and the rest are losing. I’m not interested in playing for them.’
The players are making their point clear on many issues now. Might as well add chiding poorly run teams.
The Jags seem obsessed with using their early round picks on Florida based talent so they may consider trading back if they get offered enough picks in compensation.
I’m sure whomever they draft won’t sign a 2nd contract!
In other news water is wet, fire is hot, and humans need oxygen to survive.
Colts need to find a way to trade up if Jacksonville doesn’t come away with the top pick. Unlikely, but would love to see him as a Colt!
Perfect timing to go with New England tanking.
Carolina Panthers. Look at Rhule’s otorga anywhere he’s been and their first year. Can almost consider it a lock
would love to see it put him in Carolina with Matt rule man don’t might be looking good get that offense wrong franchise quarterback again then possibly be able to trade Bridgewater if they want to for a mid-round pick maybe even a third round pick if they get lucky things could turn around quickly for Carolina
Look at the first year performance of any Matt Rhule coached team in his career. Consider the Panthers a lock
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