Rashard Lawrence Explained

Rashard Lawrence should not be confused with Rashad Lawrence.

Rashard Lawrence
Current Team:Free agent
Position:Nose tackle
Birth Date:27 August 1998
Birth Place:Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:308
High School:Neville (Monroe, Louisiana)
College:LSU (2016–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:4
Draftpick:131
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:30
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Pfr:LawrRa01

Rashard Lawrence (born August 27, 1998) is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Early life

Lawrence attended Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana. He was selected to play in the 2016 Under Armour All-America Game, but did not play due to injury.[1] A five-star recruit, he committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football.[2] [3]

College career

As a true freshman at LSU in 2016, Lawrence played in nine games and had six tackles and one sack.[4] He became a starter his sophomore year in 2017.[5] He started 10 games, recording 32 tackles and 1.5 sacks.[6] As a junior in 2018 he started all 13 games, finishing with 54 tackles and four sacks.[7] He was named the MVP of the 2019 Fiesta Bowl after recording two sacks.[8] Lawrence returned to LSU for his senior year in 2019, rather than enter the 2019 NFL draft.[9] [10]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Lawrence was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round with the 131st overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on October 17, 2020, with a calf injury.[12] He was activated on December 1, 2020.[13]

Lawrence entered the 2021 season as the Cardinals starting nose tackle. He was placed on injured reserve on November 6, 2021 with a calf injury.[14] He was activated on December 13.

On October 26, 2022, Lawrence was placed on injured reserve after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 7.[15]

On August 29, 2023, Lawrence was released by the Cardinals as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.[16]

Miami Dolphins

On August 31, 2023, Lawrence was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[17] He was released on November 7.[18]

Carolina Panthers

On November 10, 2023, Lawrence was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[19] He was released on November 28.[20]

Houston Texans

On November 30, 2023, Lawrence was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[21] He was released on January 17, 2024.[22]

Denver Broncos

On January 24, 2024, Lawrence signed a futures contract with the Denver Broncos.[23] Lawrence was released by the Broncos on May 10.[24]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: September 22, 2015 . Under Armour All-American Rashard Lawrence is hungry for football at all levels .
  2. Web site: January 22, 2016 . No. 12-ranked prospect Lawrence selects LSU . ESPN.com.
  3. Web site: Johnson . Chris . Five-star DT recruit Lawrence gives LSU No. 1 class . Sports Illustrated.
  4. Web site: Times-Picayune . Andrew Lopez, NOLA com The . LSU's 'future All-American' Rashard Lawrence looking to build on 'good experience' from 2016 . NOLA.com.
  5. Web site: Times-Picayune . Andrew Lopez, NOLA com The . Rashard Lawrence could give LSU defensive line major boost vs. Florida . NOLA.com.
  6. Web site: Times-Picayune . Andrew Lopez, NOLA com The . Ed Orgeron delivers on promise to Rashard Lawrence at SEC Media Days . NOLA.com.
  7. Web site: writer . SHELDON MICKLES Staff . 'Feeling great': LSU senior Rashard Lawrence, now healthy, picking up where he left off in 2018 . The Advocate.
  8. Web site: Former Neville star Rashard Lawrence to return for senior season at LSU . thenewsstar.com.
  9. Web site: report . Advocate staff . One 'last ride': Junior DE Rashard Lawrence returning to LSU for senior season . The Advocate.
  10. Web site: writer . BROOKS KUBENA Staff . LSU's Rashard Lawrence is an 'old soul,' a powerful D-lineman creating his own story . The Advocate.
  11. Web site: April 25, 2020 . Arizona Cardinals select Rashard Lawrence with 131st pick in 2020 NFL Draft . Revenge of the Birds . SB Nation.
  12. Web site: Urban, Darren . October 17, 2020 . Cardinals Place J.R. Sweezy, Rashard Lawrence On Injured Reserve . AZCardinals.com.
  13. News: Root, Jess . December 1, 2020 . Rookie DL Rashard Lawrence activated from injured reserve . USAToday.com . January 9, 2021.
  14. Web site: J.J. Watt Goes To Injured Reserve As Rodney Hudson Activated. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. November 6, 2021.
  15. Web site: Cardinals Promote Rodrigo Blankenship, Put Rashard Lawrence On IR. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. October 26, 2022.
  16. Web site: Cardinals Make Moves To Get To 53-Man Roster. AZCardinals.com. August 29, 2023.
  17. Web site: Miami Dolphins Sign Eight to Practice Squad. MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2023.
  18. Web site: Masala . Mike . Dolphins swap DL on the practice squad . Dolphins Wire . 7 November 2023.
  19. Web site: Comeaux . Jonathan . Panthers Make Two Practice Squad Moves . NFL Trade Rumors . 11 November 2023.
  20. Web site: Rizzutti . Anthony . Panthers bring back Matthias Farley to practice squad . Panthers Wire . 29 November 2023.
  21. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (11-30-2023) . houstontexans.com . 30 November 2023.
  22. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (1-17-2024). HoustonTexans.com. January 17, 2024.
  23. Web site: Kelberman . Zack . 2024-01-25 . Broncos Sign Former Vance Joseph Starter . 2024-01-26 . Sports Illustrated Mile High Huddle: Denver Broncos News, Analysis and More . en.
  24. Web site: Robinson . Sam . May 10, 2024 . Broncos Release WR Phillip Dorsett, DL Rashard Lawrence . 2024-07-06 . Pro Football Rumors . en-US.

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