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Lawrence ready to be the standard in New York

At Clemson, the motto is best is the standard.

For three years, former defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence lived up to that premise. Now in New York, the All-American is living up to a new standard … the Giants’ standard. In particular the Giants’ standard on the defensive line.

The New York Football Giants have always had a proud tradition of great defensive linemen, something Lawrence knows all too well. Growing up a Giants fan, the former Tiger pulled for guys like Michael Strahan, Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora.

“Coming here gave me a little more motivation, because the standard is here,” Lawrence said to the media prior to rookie minicamp this past weekend.