Dexter Lawrence II is an American football nose tackle who currently plays for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was born on November 12, 1997.
His college football career was spent at Clemson. In 2015, he graduated from Wake Forest High School in Wake Forest, where he played football throughout his high school career.
In the incoming Class of 2016 for college football, he was listed as the second-best recruit overall. At Wake Forest High School, where he attended for his entire high school career, Lawrence was a standout athlete.
During his tenure playing football for high school, he recorded 28.0 sacks, 204 tackles, 6 forced fumbles, and one interception.
It was widely believed that Lawrence was the most talented athlete to ever hail from the state of North Carolina.
He gave several institutions, including the Clemson Tigers, the Florida Gators, the Alabama Crimson Tide, and the NC State Wolfpack, some thought, but ultimately decided to attend NC State.
At the end of the day, he decided to sign with Clemson. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has recognized Dexter Lawrence as its Defensive Rookie of the Year for 2016. In the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship,
Clemson prevailed over Alabama with a score of 35–31 to earn the title. He was a member of the Clemson team that achieved this victory.
Following the conclusion of the season, he made the decision to bypass his senior year and instead join the 2019 NFL Draft.
Where Is Dexter Lawrence From?
Dexter Lawrence is an American citizen. He is originally from Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States.
Where Is Dexter Lawrence Now?
Dexter Lawrence is with the New York Giants of the National Football League