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Trevor Lawrence

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.

1985: Freshman National Champion Quarterback

In 1985, Jamelle Holieway was the first true freshman quarterback to start for a national champion since Jamelle Holieway.

October 6, 1999: Birth of Trevor Lawrence

On October 6, 1999, William Trevor Lawrence was born. He is now a professional football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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2009: Last Jaguars Quarterback to Receive Pro Bowl Honors

In 2009, David Garrard was the last Jaguars quarterback to receive Pro Bowl honors before Lawrence in 2022.

2012: Comparison to Andrew Luck

In 2012, Andrew Luck was compared to Trevor Lawrence before the NFL draft.

December 16, 2016: Commitment to Clemson University

On December 16, 2016, Lawrence committed to Clemson University to play college football.

2016: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Player of the Year

In 2016, as a junior, Lawrence was named The Atlanta Journal-Constitution player of the year after a successful season at Cartersville High School.

2017: Breaks Georgia State Records

In 2017, Lawrence broke the Georgia state record for passing yards and passing touchdowns, previously held by Deshaun Watson.

2017: First Division Title Since 2017

In 2017, the Jaguars clinched their first division title since 2017.

2017: Last Division Title and Playoff Win

In 2017, the Jaguars had their last division title and playoff win until Lawrence led them to another in 2022.

2018: Cotton Bowl Classic Victory

In 2018, Clemson, led by Lawrence, defeated Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl Classic.

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.

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.

2019: 2019 National Championship Win

In 2019, Lawrence won the National Championship Game as a freshman with the Clemson Tigers.

October 30, 2020: Positive COVID-19 Test and Quarantine

On October 30, 2020, Lawrence tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in a 10-day quarantine and missing two games.

2020: Jaguars Losing Streak

In 2020, the Jaguars had a 20-game losing streak before Lawrence helped them win in Week 6 in 2021.

April 10, 2021: Marriage to Marissa Mowry

On April 10, 2021, Lawrence married Marissa Mowry, whom he had been dating since high school.

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.

2021: FTX Spokesperson

In 2021, Lawrence was a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange.

2021: Named Jaguars' Starting Quarterback

In 2021, Lawrence was named the Jaguars' starting quarterback and made his NFL debut.

2021: NFL Draft Prospect

In 2021, Lawrence was projected to be the first overall pick in the NFL draft.

2021: Selected First Overall in 2021 NFL Draft

In 2021, Trevor Lawrence was selected first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL draft.

November 2022: FTX Bankruptcy and Lawsuit

In November 2022, FTX filed for bankruptcy, and Lawrence is being sued for promoting unregistered securities.

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.

2022: Improved Performance in 2022

Lawrence finished the 2022 season with significant improvements, including 4,113 passing yards and 25 touchdowns.

2023: NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

In 2023, Lawrence was ranked 96th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

April 29, 2024: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up

On April 29, 2024, the Jaguars picked up the fifth-year option on Lawrence's contract.

June 14, 2024: Contract Extension Signed

On June 14, 2024, Lawrence signed a five-year, $275 million contract extension with the Jaguars.

June 2024: Expecting First Child

In June 2024, Lawrence and his wife, Marissa Mowry, announced they were expecting their first child.

2024: American Eagle Campaign

In 2024, Lawrence was featured in American Eagle's "Live Your Life" marketing campaign.