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162 - Dexter Lawrence Made 162 Clemson Tackles

Mar 22, 2024, 12:03 AM

In a game of big people (size does matter in football), DL Dexter Lawrence (2016-2018) still finds a way to stand out! I have heard people describe Bix Dex as a really good, nice person off the field. On the field, however, the man is a monster.

At Clemson:

Lawrence’s ClemsonTigers.com bio describes his Clemson career as follows:

Declared for the NFL Draft after completing his Clemson career with 162 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 43 quarterback pressures, five pass breakups, a caused fumble and three recovered fumbles in 1,541 snaps over 40 games (36 starts) … first-team All-American who was also a three-time All-ACC selection.

https://clemsontigers.com/sports/football/roster/dexter-lawrence/

Highlights from each season provide additional insights into his outstanding play. Excerpts from each year’s highlights:

2018: First-team All-American according to the AFCA … first-team All-ACC … first-team AP All-ACC … credited with 44 tackles (7.5 for loss), three pass breakups, 1.5 sacks, a fumble recovery, a blocked kick and a rushing touchdowns in 467 combined offensive and defensive snaps over 13 games (all starts)

2017: One of 18 semifinalists for the Bednarik Award … second-team All-American by Rivals … third-team All-American by Sports on Earth … First-Team All-ACC selection … first-team All-ACC by AP … had 39 tackles, three tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, five quarterback pressures, a pass breakup and caused fumble in 438 snaps over 12 games (12 starts)

2016: Freshman All-American by ESPN and USA Today … ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year (media, coaches) … Defensive Rookie of the Year by Pro Football Focus … second-team All-ACC (media, coaches) … All-ACC Academic Team selection … shared Rookie of the Year honors defensively with Clelin Ferrell … produced 79 tackles, fifth-most on the team, in 643 snaps over 15 games (11 starts) … broke Clemson freshman record with seven sacks, while also tallying 9.5 tackles for loss … produced 23 quarterback pressures, the second-highest figure on the team … also had two recovered fumbles and two blocked kicks

https://clemsontigers.com/sports/football/roster/dexter-lawrence/

Of particular interest is that Big Dex registered both offensive and defensive statistics. As shown above, in 2018, Dexter Lawrence registered a touchdown in his one rushing attempt for 2 yards. He is officially 100% in scoring a touchdown on each and every carry over his collegiate career!

Well done, Mr. Lawrence! Well done!

After Clemson:

The NY Giants selected Dexter Lawrence with he 17th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. In his five seasons with the Giants, Lawrence has amassed the following stats according to Pro-Football.com:

2019-2023:
- 266 Tackles (148 Solo, 118 Assisted)

In May 2023, Sports illustrated reported the following regarding Lawrence’s NFL career:

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday afternoon that New York Giant defensive tackle, and former Clemson Tiger, agreed to an extension deal for 4 years worth $90 million and $60 million guaranteed. That deal makes Lawrence the third highest-paid defensive tackle in the entire National Football League.

The 6-foot-4 342-pound lineman has been one of the lynchpins to the Giants' plans on defense the past few years and the money proves it. "Sexy Dexy" had 36 quarterback pressures in the 2022 season which was second most among all eligible defensive tackles in the league, as well as actually hitting the QB 28 times which ranked third overall. He also had 7.5 sacks which tied for seventh among players at his position. Many Giants fans have also noted the noticeable difference when Lawrence is off the field due to opposing teams rushing for 741 yards on 6.86 yards per carry in those situations.

https://www.si.com/college/clemson/tigers-in-the-nfl/former-clemson-star-dexter-lawrence-gets-a-massive-pay-day-from-the-giants

Excellent video of Dexter Lawrence’s Clemson highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozxW1iyx_TY

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