Lawson leading by example

Lawson has 21 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks in his Clemson career.Junior defensive end Shaq Lawson has an intimidating presence on Clemson’s front seven, but off the field the new leader of the Tigers’ defense is all smiles and positivity. He recognizes his role on the team since Vic Beasley and some other heavy hitters have made their exits to the NFL.

With impressive freshman and sophomore seasons under his belt, 2015 could be the year for Lawson to prove himself as an elite NCAA player in front of NFL scouts. However, he is more concerned about the success of his current team. He’s taking pride and focusing in on his job with the Tigers.

“I’ve been waiting for two years now, so I’m glad…