Trevor Lawrence – Noteworthy
Ever since his performance in the CFB Playoff-and in some cases before then- people have said that Clemson football quarterback Trevor Lawrence will be the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft two years from now. Analysts see the skill, measurables and IQ- all combined together. Lawrence is the perfect NFL quarterback. Because of that skill and talent- and because he is just a freshman- many have speculated or took the stance that Lawrence should just sit out his next two years with Clemson football. Even if Lawrence decided to sit out the next two years, there’s a good chance he’d still be the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. He’s just that good. Some believe that Lawrence should go ahead and join the AAF and play a couple of years of paid football before going to the NFL.
Lawrence spoke with the media after Monday’s practice and was asked about the speculation of him sitting out his College Football career. “Nah, no,” Lawrence said via The State. Everyone’s talking about that, but I don’t really care about that. It’s definitely not coming from me, all that stuff, so just kind of ignoring it and keep working. I think it’s just a different experience being able to go to school with guys your age, to be able to through this experience of being in college. And it’s a grind balancing school and football and all of that stuff, but getting to meet new people and make friends outside of football, I think it’s really important to do.” – Rubbing The Rock
Trevor Lawrence – Noteworthy
Dabo Swinney said in the past that he would be in favor of a minor league football league that would allow players to go straight from high school to a developmental league where they could get paid. But Lawrence wouldn’t be interested in anything like that, either. “I think it’s just a different experience being able to go to school with guys your age, to be able to go through this experience of being in college,” Lawrence said. “And it’s a grind balancing school and football and all of that stuff but getting to meet new people and make friends outside of football, I think it’s really important to do.”
In addition to not thinking about possibly sitting out, Lawrence is in favor of the rule that forces football players to be three years removed from high school before playing in the NFL. “Other sports, like basketball, they can leave after a year. I think it’s good, I mean we have to stay three years at least. We get to make a lot of friends and experience a lot of new things. So I definitely love being able to be in college,” Lawrence said. The former No. 1 overall recruit then elaborated on what he is getting out of his college experience. “Developing mentally and physically and enjoying your time, I think it’s important,” Lawrence said. “A lot of people just try to rush that time, but I’m just trying to enjoy every second of being here.” – The State