In the least surprising development of the 2020 college football season so far, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has confirmed that this will likely be his final campaign as a member of the Tigers.
In a interview with ESPN’s Tom Rinaldi airing on “College Gameday,” Lawrence said he’s planning on this being his last season in college (via ESPN’s Field Yates):
In an interview with Tom Rinaldi earlier today, Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence said: "I'm graduating in December. Planning on this being my last year."
No surprise at all, but the 2021 NFL Draft sweepstakes for Lawrence are now on.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 12, 2020
Ever since his incredible freshman season that ended with a dominant win over Alabama in the national title game, Lawrence has been projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. That’s not likely to change anytime soon, barring any major injury or serious on-field regression.
The only thing likely to keep Lawrence from being next year’s top pick would be a team that doesn’t need a quarterback ending up with that selection. The Jacksonville Jaguars are the early favorites to land that pick, though, and he would be a no-brainer if that ends up being the case.
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