From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Trevor Lawrence made an impact.
Trevor Lawrence is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL. He was highly regarded as a prospect coming out of Clemson University, where he won a National Championship as a freshman and set a school record for quarterback wins. Lawrence was drafted first overall by the Jaguars in 2021. In 2022, he had a standout season, leading the Jaguars to their first division title and playoff victory since 2017.
December 16, 2016: Commitment to Clemson University
On December 16, 2016, Lawrence committed to Clemson University to play college football.
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2018: Cotton Bowl Classic Victory
In 2018, Clemson, led by Lawrence, defeated Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
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2019: Sophomore Season and CFP Championship Loss
In 2019, Lawrence had a strong sophomore season leading to the CFP Championship Game, but Clemson lost to LSU.
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2019: National Championship Victory and Offensive MVP
In 2019, Lawrence led Clemson to a national championship victory over Alabama and was named Offensive MVP of the game.
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2019: 2019 National Championship Win
In 2019, Lawrence won the National Championship Game as a freshman with the Clemson Tigers.
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July 5, 2021: Signs Rookie Contract with Jaguars
On July 5, 2021, Lawrence signed a four-year rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, worth $36.8 million.
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2021: FTX Spokesperson
In 2021, Lawrence was a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange.
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2021: Named Jaguars' Starting Quarterback
In 2021, Lawrence was named the Jaguars' starting quarterback and made his NFL debut.
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2021: NFL Draft Prospect
In 2021, Lawrence was projected to be the first overall pick in the NFL draft.
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2021: Selected First Overall in 2021 NFL Draft
In 2021, Trevor Lawrence was selected first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL draft.
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2022: Breakout Season and Division Title in 2022
In 2022, Lawrence had a breakout season, leading the Jaguars to their first division title and playoff win since 2017.
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2022: Improved Performance in 2022
Lawrence finished the 2022 season with significant improvements, including 4,113 passing yards and 25 touchdowns.
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April 29, 2024: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up
On April 29, 2024, the Jaguars picked up the fifth-year option on Lawrence's contract.
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June 14, 2024: Contract Extension Signed
On June 14, 2024, Lawrence signed a five-year, $275 million contract extension with the Jaguars.
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2024: American Eagle Campaign
In 2024, Lawrence was featured in American Eagle's "Live Your Life" marketing campaign.
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