Former Clemson Star Trevor Lawrence Continues to Dominate in NFL

The Clemson Tigers have done well over the last decade-plus at developing NFL talent, especially at the quarterback position.

Clemson has won two National Championships over the last 20 years, with two different quarterbacks leading the team. The Tigers have built a nice reputation around the league for how they develop, with teams in the NFL always looking at Clemson.

One of the better players to come through the Tigers program over late was former quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence helped the Tigers win a title, while going 34-2 as a starter.

The Jacksonville Jaguars took Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, making him their franchise quarterback. Lawrence was highly touted as he entered the league following his impressive career with the Tigers.

After a few shaky first seasons, Lawrence has now started to put it all together with the Jaguars, leading them to look like real contenders. Lawrence has led the team to the playoffs two times, with Jacksonville being a top team again this year.

This past week, Lawrence led the Jaguars to another win, with his team taking down the Baltimore Ravens on the road. The former Clemson star put together another strong outing, throwing for 242 yards and a touchdown to get the win.

After the slate of games, NFL analyst Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report gave out grades for each quarterback around the league. For Lawrence, he earned a letter grade of "A" for his performance in the win over the Ravens.

With the win, Lawrence has the Jaguars sitting with a record of 6-2 on the season through the first eight games of the year. Jacksonville's offense has looked explosive, with Lawrence having full control over everything.

Under head coach Liam Cohn, Lawrence has put together an identity in the league, with the two building nice chemistry. The former Clemson star has now thrown for 1,932 yards with 18 touchdowns and four interceptions this season, showing a command of the offense.

If Lawrence were to keep playing this effectively, not only would the Jaguars have a chance to win the Super Bowl, but he could be in the MVP conversation. Clemson fans knew how special Lawrence was when he was in college, and now the entire NFL is seeing it firsthand.

Next up for the former Tigers star is a game against the Tennessee Titans, giving him a chance to add another win to the column.