Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is predicted to leave Clemson on the pause of the season for the NFL, nevertheless he says he’s originate to returning to college for his senior yr.
“My mindset has been that I will transfer on,” Lawrence advised journalists on Tuesday. “But who knows? There’s slightly about a things that could maybe perhaps happen.”
Lawrence—possible basically the most highly-touted quarterback prospect since Andrew Luck—is projected to be the No. 1 overall NFL draft opt in 2021. As of now, the winless Jets (0–7) are on drag to snag the head opt.
Jets followers are already speaking referring to the chance of Lawrence becoming a member of the crew to replace Sam Darnold, and the starting quarterback has seen.
“Yeah, you know, I imply, I in fact have social media,” Darnold stated final week. “I’ve considered possible the significant things, nevertheless … Yeah, we’ve got bought a game to build up this week and that is the explanation all we’re greatly stunned about.”
If the Jets attain land the No. 1 opt, Sports Illustrated‘s Connor Orr argues that Lawrence must restful pull a trick from Eli Manning’s ebook and steer himself faraway from the crew in the draft. Lawrence, who’s the frontrunner for a success the 2020 Heisman Trophy, has already tallied 1,833 yards and 17 touchdowns in six video games this season.
The 21-yr-frail junior is station to graduate from Clemson in December with a bachelor’s stage in marketing.
“Despite where I’m going, whether or no longer or no longer it is at some level of the country, whether or no longer or no longer it is shut to dwelling, whether or no longer I dwell one more yr. Despite what it is we’ll work it out,” Lawrence added. “So I’m no longer clear, that is a irritating one. But we’ll gaze the draw all of it unfolds.”
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