Key Lawrence

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Key Lawrence
Ole Miss Rebels–No. 12
Position Cornerback
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2001-02-18) February 18, 2001 (age 23)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight206 lb (93 kg)
Career history
College
High school Ensworth High School

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.

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Early life and high school

Lawrence 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

Tennessee

In 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

Lawrence 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

Lawrence decided to transfer to play for the Ole Miss Rebels. [18] [19]

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References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Spencer, Adam (June 24, 2019). "Elite 4-star 2020 safety from Nashville announces commitment to Tennessee". Saturday Down South. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ Ray, Adam (October 18, 2019). "Vols Commit Lawrence wants 'Tennessee to be same Tennessee from '98'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Key Lawrence 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  5. ↑ Wilson, Mike (January 22, 2021). "Key Lawrence, Tennessee football's top 2020 recruit, enters transfer portal". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  6. ↑ Lambert, Terry (January 22, 2021). "Key Lawrence enters transfer portal". Rocky Top Talk. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Tennessee DB Key Lawrence announces he will transfer to Sooners". The Oklahoman. January 26, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  8. ↑ Wilson, Mike (January 25, 2021). "Key Lawrence announces transfer to Oklahoma from Tennessee football". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Martinez, Justin (March 28, 2023). "Key Lawrence making a 'huge jump' at safety for Sooners". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ Pope, Keegan (December 4, 2023). "Oklahoma DB Key Lawrence plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  17. ↑ Sweet, Randall (December 4, 2023). "Oklahoma DB Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ Rudolph, Justin (December 14, 2023). "Former Oklahoma defensive back Key Lawrence commits to Ole Miss". On3.com. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
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