Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence is already being compared to his idol Peyton Manning

Trevor Lawrence grew up idolizing Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning. Now, even as a freshman, Lawrence is already being compared to him.

Lawrence, who grew up a Tennessee fan, wears No. 16 because it is the number that Manning wore for the Vols before beginning his historic NFL career.

Lawrence considered Tennessee coming out of high school, but ultimately chose Clemson instead. The No. 1 recruit for the class of 2018 is living up to the hype so far as he leads the ACC in passing touchdowns with 19. His decision to attend Clemson instead of the school he grew up rooting for is working out well for Lawrence thus far.

“They were one of the schools I was interested in, but through the process…