Rashard Lawrence
Nose tackle | |||||
| Personal information | |||||
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| Born: | August 27, 1998 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 308 lb (140 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | Neville (Monroe, Louisiana) | ||||
| College: | LSU (2016–2019) | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2020 / Round: 4 / Pick: 131 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||
Rashard Lawrence (born August 27, 1998) is an
Early years
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.
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Three-cone drill | Bench press | ||||
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| 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
308 lb (140 kg) |
34+1⁄8 in (0.87 m) |
11 in (0.28 m) |
5.07 s | 1.72 s | 2.88 s | 8.03 s | 22 reps | ||||
| All values from NFL Combine[11]
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Arizona Cardinals
Lawrence was selected by the
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.[15] He was activated on December 13.
On October 26, 2022, Lawrence was placed on injured reserve after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 7.[16]
On August 29, 2023, Lawrence was released by the Cardinals as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.[17]
Miami Dolphins
On August 31, 2023, Lawrence was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[18] He was released on November 7.[19]
Carolina Panthers
On November 10, 2023, Lawrence was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[20] He was released on November 28.[21]
Houston Texans
On November 30, 2023, Lawrence was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[22] He was released on January 17, 2024.[23]
Denver Broncos
On January 24, 2024, Lawrence signed a futures contract with the Denver Broncos.[24]
References
- ^ "Under Armour All-American Rashard Lawrence is hungry for football at all levels". September 22, 2015.
- ^ "No. 12-ranked prospect Lawrence selects LSU". ESPN.com. January 22, 2016.
- ^ Johnson, Chris. "Five-star DT recruit Lawrence gives LSU No. 1 class". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Times-Picayune, Andrew Lopez, NOLA com | The. "LSU's 'future All-American' Rashard Lawrence looking to build on 'good experience' from 2016". NOLA.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Times-Picayune, Andrew Lopez, NOLA com | The. "Rashard Lawrence could give LSU defensive line major boost vs. Florida". NOLA.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Times-Picayune, Andrew Lopez, NOLA com | The. "Ed Orgeron delivers on promise to Rashard Lawrence at SEC Media Days". NOLA.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ writer, SHELDON MICKLES | Staff. "'Feeling great': LSU senior Rashard Lawrence, now healthy, picking up where he left off in 2018". The Advocate.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Former Neville star Rashard Lawrence to return for senior season at LSU". thenewsstar.com.
- ^ report, Advocate staff. "One 'last ride': Junior DE Rashard Lawrence returning to LSU for senior season". The Advocate.
- ^ writer, BROOKS KUBENA | Staff. "LSU's Rashard Lawrence is an 'old soul,' a powerful D-lineman creating his own story". The Advocate.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Rashard Lawrence Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "Arizona Cardinals select Rashard Lawrence with 131st pick in 2020 NFL Draft". Revenge of the Birds. SB Nation. April 25, 2020.
- ^ Urban, Darren (October 17, 2020). "Cardinals Place J.R. Sweezy, Rashard Lawrence On Injured Reserve". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Root, Jess (December 1, 2020). "Rookie DL Rashard Lawrence activated from injured reserve". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ Urban, Darren (November 6, 2021). "J.J. Watt Goes To Injured Reserve As Rodney Hudson Activated". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Urban, Darren (October 26, 2022). "Cardinals Promote Rodrigo Blankenship, Put Rashard Lawrence On IR". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ "Cardinals Make Moves To Get To 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com. August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Miami Dolphins Sign Eight to Practice Squad". MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2023.
- ^ Masala, Mike. "Dolphins swap DL on the practice squad". Dolphins Wire. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ Comeaux, Jonathan. "Panthers Make Two Practice Squad Moves". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Rizzutti, Anthony. "Panthers bring back Matthias Farley to practice squad". Panthers Wire. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-30-2023)". houstontexans.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (1-17-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. January 17, 2024.
- ^ Kelberman, Zack (January 25, 2024). "Broncos Sign Former Vance Joseph Starter". Sports Illustrated Mile High Huddle: Denver Broncos News, Analysis and More. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
External links
- LSU Tigers bio
Media related to Rashard Lawrence at Wikimedia Commons
