Key Lawrence (born February 18, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the Ole Miss Rebels. He previously played for the Oklahoma Sooners and the Tennessee Volunteers.
| Ole Miss Rebels – No. 12 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 18, 2001 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | Ensworth High School |
Early life and high school
editLawrence attended high school at Ensworth. Coming out of high school, Lawrence was rated as a four-star recruit where he held offers from schools such as Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami Ohio State, and Tennessee.[1] Lawrence ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.[2][3]
College career
editTennessee
editIn Lawrence's first career season in 2020, he finished the year with eight tackles and a pass deflection.[4] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Lawrence decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[5][6]
Oklahoma
editLawrence decided to transfer to play for the Oklahoma Sooners.[7][8] In week eight of the 2021 season, Lawrence made his first career start versus Kansas State, where he made seven tackles with two being for a loss, and he forced a fumble.[9] In week eleven, Lawrence notched seven tackles and two pass deflection, as he helped the Sooners to a win over Texas Tech.[10] Lawrence finished the 2021 season with 47 tackles, four pass deflections, and three forced fumbles, where for his performance he was named an all Big-12 honorable mention.[11] During the 2022 season, Lawrence tallied 57 tackles five pass deflections, an interception and two forced fumbles.[12] Lawrence opened the 2023 season strong as in week two he forced a fumble, and then in week three he intercepted a pass.[13] In week four, Lawrence notched three tackles and an interception in a 20-6 win over Cincinnati.[14] During the 2023 season, Lawrence totaled 44 tackles, three pass deflections, two interceptions, and a forced fumble.[15] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Lawrence decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[16][17]
Ole Miss
editLawrence decided to transfer to play for the Ole Miss Rebels.[18][19]
References
edit- ^ Wilson, Mike (June 24, 2019). "Tennessee football gets commitment from Keshawn Lawrence, the No. 2-ranked in-state recruit". Knoxville News-Sentinel. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Spencer, Adam (June 24, 2019). "Elite 4-star 2020 safety from Nashville announces commitment to Tennessee". Saturday Down South. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Ray, Adam (October 18, 2019). "Vols Commit Lawrence wants 'Tennessee to be same Tennessee from '98'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Key Lawrence 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Mike (January 22, 2021). "Key Lawrence, Tennessee football's top 2020 recruit, enters transfer portal". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Lambert, Terry (January 22, 2021). "Key Lawrence enters transfer portal". Rocky Top Talk. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Tennessee DB Key Lawrence announces he will transfer to Sooners". The Oklahoman. January 26, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Mike (January 25, 2021). "Key Lawrence announces transfer to Oklahoma from Tennessee football". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Martinez, Justin (November 23, 2021). "'We feel very comfortable with him': How OU's Key Lawrence has become a secondary safety net". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Martinez, Justin (November 4, 2021). "'You deserve to be a starter': How Key Lawrence became one of OU's most versatile defenders". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Martinez, Justin (March 23, 2022). "'Be ready for whatever': Why Key Lawrence didn't flinch following OU football's coaching change". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Martinez, Justin (March 28, 2023). "Key Lawrence making a 'huge jump' at safety for Sooners". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Young, Mason (September 24, 2023). "Key Lawrence among OU's most improved defenders and other observations from win over Cincinnati". Tulsa World. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Martinez, Justin (September 26, 2023). "'He's playing free': How OU football's Key Lawrence emerged as a defensive playmaker". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Young, Mason (December 4, 2023). "Marcus Major, Key Lawrence, Savion Byrd among OU players hitting transfer portal on 1st day open". Tulsa World. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Pope, Keegan (December 4, 2023). "Oklahoma DB Key Lawrence plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Sweet, Randall (December 4, 2023). "Oklahoma DB Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Skiver, Kevin (December 14, 2023). "Key Lawrence transfer: Oklahoma safety joins Ole Miss football in second portal move". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Rudolph, Justin (December 14, 2023). "Former Oklahoma defensive back Key Lawrence commits to Ole Miss". On3.com. Retrieved February 11, 2024.