Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, one of the vocal leaders to bring back college football this season amid the pandemic, tested positive for COVID-19, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. A source confirmed the news to 247Sports as well. With the positive test, Lawrence will not play Saturday against Boston College.
“#Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19, sources tell me and @RapSheet,” Garafolo tweeted. “The No. 1-ranked Tigers are slated to face #BostonCollege Saturday.”
True freshman and former five-star recruit DJ Uiagalelei is expected to start Saturday's game.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney released the following statement on Lawrence's positive test:
“Trevor has authorized us this evening to announce that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in isolation. He is doing well with mild symptoms but will not be available for this week’s game. While we certainly will miss Trevor, this is an opportunity for other guys to step up and we’re excited about competing against a very good BC team on Saturday. Go Tigers.”
The recent talk about Lawrence circulated around next year’s NFL Draft and the No. 1 overall pick. Lawrence is the presumptive first selection.
Lawrence teased that he was uncertain about his future and didn’t officially rule out a return to Clemson in 2021. Swinney addressed those comments on Thursday.
“I mean, we’ll certainly let him stay if that’s what he wants to do," Swinney said Thursday during an interview on SiriusXM Radio, per ESPN's Rich Cimini. "But I'd be surprised if he’s back with the Tigers next year, but who knows? You never know. I didn’t think Christian Wilkins was coming back, but he did."
During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Lawrence was asked about his future, considering he still has one year of eligibility left after the conclusion of this year’s college football season.
“I don’t know, I mean we’ll just have to see how things unfold," Lawrence said. "I think there’s a lot of factors in that. Honestly just playing this year, putting everything I have into it. Not really focusing on next year, whether I leave or stay or whatever. Obviously, I have the option to do either one.
“My mindset has been that I’m gonna move on, but who knows? There’s a lot of things that could happen. So just really focused on this year and not trying to look ahead. Not trying to worry about that. Obviously, I can’t control it and really just trusting that God has a plan for me, no matter where that is. No matter where I go, whether it’s across the country, whether it’s close to home, whether I stay another year. No matter what it is we’ll work it out. So I’m not sure, that’s a tough one. But we’ll see how it all unfolds.”
Speaking on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” college football analyst Joel Klatt said he actually believes the Jets would be an ideal situation for Lawrence starting next season, should he end up in New York.
“That comment is going to get a lot of run today, give it its proper context,” Klatt said. “He was asked a question about his future and he gave an answer he should which he said hey I'll worry about that at a later date. He basically gave a big vague answer. By the way, I think the Jets might be a better location than people realize. Let me tell you why the Jets are a better destination than the Cincinnati Bengals with what Joe Burrow deals with. The bengals haven't won anything in Burrow’s whole life….all im saying is that was the same ownership group, they are historically cheap, they've had the same problems nagging them forever. The Jets, I don't think Joe Douglas fits that mold. He’s won three Super Bowls. They have a ton of picks.
“If they deal (Sam) Darnold, they’ll get a first (round pick). You have really good organizations with aging quarterbacks that would want Sam Darnold….I think that the Jets have ammunition, the GM, they have a great left tackle they just drafted...Yes the Jets are terrible...but this narrative that Lawrence is going to force his way out of New York is overblown, I think it’s media driven. I think Lawrence might look at the Jets and say that's an attractive spot.”
Through six games in 2020, Lawrence is 135 of 191 passing (70.7%) for 1,833 yards, 17 touchdowns, two interceptions, 71 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. In his career, Lawrence has 8,778 yards, 83 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, a 66.5% completion percentage, 811 yards rushing and 14 rushing touchdowns.
No.1 Clemson (6-0) hosts Boston College (4-2) on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET.
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