07-05-2021, 08:16 PM
Trevor Lawrence signs contract with the Jaguars for a deal reported in excess of $36MJaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is signed, sealed and waiting to deliver.
The No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2021 NFL draft and the presumptive savior for a beleaguered franchise, signed a rookie contract on Monday for $36.8 million, which includes $24.1 million in guaranteed money and the usual fifth-year option.
The Jaguars didn’t release the financial terms of the deal, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter, citing sources, disclosed the specifics, which are standard for NFL rookies given Lawrence’s draft standing.
Three of the nine Jaguars draft picks remain unsigned: Running back Travis Etienne, Lawrence's teammate at Clemson and the team's other first-round pick, the 25th overall; and the two second-round picks, cornerback Tyson Campbell and offensive tackle Walker Little.
Lawrence, described by scouts, national media and almost everyone else as a “generational” quarterback, led Clemson to a 34-2 record as a starter from 2018-2020 and led the Tigers to the national championship as a freshman and is the only quarterback to lead his team to three ACC titles.
He has never lost a game he started during a high school or college regular season. Lawrence’s combination of arm strength on deep throws, touch on intermediate and short routes, deceptive running ability and high football IQ made him the most coveted quarterback by NFL teams since Andrew Luck.
Lawrence completed 66.7 percent of his passes for Clemson for 10,098 yards, 90 touchdowns and only 17 interceptions. He had a 164.3 passer rating and also ran for 943 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Lawrence was 52-2 as a starter for Cartersville (Georgia) High School, which included a 41-game winning streak. He led his high school team to four regional titles and two state championships.
He is 86-4 as a starting quarterback entering the NFL.
The Jaguars secured the rights to the No. 1 overall pick by finishing 1-15 last season. Before drafting Lawrence, owner Shad Khan hired Urban Meyer, who guided Florida and Ohio State to three national championships.
The combination of Meyer and Lawrence has jump-started season-ticket sales and sparked the most optimism about the Jaguars re-inventing themselves since the franchise played its first season in 1995.
In rookie mini-camp, OTAs and two mandatory minicamps sessions, Lawrence has proven to be a quick study and had his best practice on the final minicamp day.
“He’s learning and he’s learning quickly,” said passing game coordinator Brian Schottenheimer during a video conference after the final day of mandatory minicamp -- who also declined to say that Lawrence would be the opening day starter. “He’s a terrific student of the game. He loves the mental preparation, he’s getting a feel for how we do things here, he’s just a true pleasure to coach because he loves it. He sits on every word, every phrase and every sound bite that you give him in meetings.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nf...866507002/
The No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2021 NFL draft and the presumptive savior for a beleaguered franchise, signed a rookie contract on Monday for $36.8 million, which includes $24.1 million in guaranteed money and the usual fifth-year option.
The Jaguars didn’t release the financial terms of the deal, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter, citing sources, disclosed the specifics, which are standard for NFL rookies given Lawrence’s draft standing.
Three of the nine Jaguars draft picks remain unsigned: Running back Travis Etienne, Lawrence's teammate at Clemson and the team's other first-round pick, the 25th overall; and the two second-round picks, cornerback Tyson Campbell and offensive tackle Walker Little.
Lawrence, described by scouts, national media and almost everyone else as a “generational” quarterback, led Clemson to a 34-2 record as a starter from 2018-2020 and led the Tigers to the national championship as a freshman and is the only quarterback to lead his team to three ACC titles.
He has never lost a game he started during a high school or college regular season. Lawrence’s combination of arm strength on deep throws, touch on intermediate and short routes, deceptive running ability and high football IQ made him the most coveted quarterback by NFL teams since Andrew Luck.
Lawrence completed 66.7 percent of his passes for Clemson for 10,098 yards, 90 touchdowns and only 17 interceptions. He had a 164.3 passer rating and also ran for 943 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Lawrence was 52-2 as a starter for Cartersville (Georgia) High School, which included a 41-game winning streak. He led his high school team to four regional titles and two state championships.
He is 86-4 as a starting quarterback entering the NFL.
The Jaguars secured the rights to the No. 1 overall pick by finishing 1-15 last season. Before drafting Lawrence, owner Shad Khan hired Urban Meyer, who guided Florida and Ohio State to three national championships.
The combination of Meyer and Lawrence has jump-started season-ticket sales and sparked the most optimism about the Jaguars re-inventing themselves since the franchise played its first season in 1995.
In rookie mini-camp, OTAs and two mandatory minicamps sessions, Lawrence has proven to be a quick study and had his best practice on the final minicamp day.
“He’s learning and he’s learning quickly,” said passing game coordinator Brian Schottenheimer during a video conference after the final day of mandatory minicamp -- who also declined to say that Lawrence would be the opening day starter. “He’s a terrific student of the game. He loves the mental preparation, he’s getting a feel for how we do things here, he’s just a true pleasure to coach because he loves it. He sits on every word, every phrase and every sound bite that you give him in meetings.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nf...866507002/