The Future is Bright: A Look at Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars

 

Trevor Lawrence is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson University, where he won a national championship in 2018 and was a two-time consensus All-American. Lawrence was widely considered to be the top quarterback prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft, and the Jaguars selected him with the first overall pick.

Lawrence was born on October 6, 1999 in Cartersville, Georgia. As a senior, he threw for 3,904 yards and 50 touchdowns and led his team to a state championship. Lawrence was rated as a five-star recruit by several major recruiting services and was ranked as the top quarterback in the class of 2018.

Lawrence committed to play college football at Clemson University, where he redshirted as a freshman in 2018. In 2019, he took over as the starting quarterback and had a breakout season, leading Clemson to a national championship and earning the Offensive MVP award in the championship game. Lawrence threw for 3,665 yards and 36 touchdowns as a freshman and was named a consensus All-American.

As a sophomore in 2020, Lawrence led Clemson to another appearance in the national championship game and was again named a consensus All-American. He finished the season with 3,153 yards and 24 touchdowns and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Lawrence decided to forgo his final two seasons of college eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Lawrence with the first overall pick in the draft. He signed a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $36.1 million, with a team option for a fifth year. Lawrence is expected to be the Jaguars' starting quarterback in 2021 and is expected to make an immediate impact on the team.

Lawrence is known for his strong arm and accurate passing, as well as his leadership and poise on the field. He is considered a franchise quarterback and is expected to lead the Jaguars back to contention in the AFC South division.