Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is optimistic All-American defensive end Shaq Lawson will play in next Monday’s National Championship Game against No. 2 Alabama. If you recall, Lawson injured his knee on the first series of Clemson’s 37-17 win over No. 4 Oklahoma in the Capital One Orange Bowl.
The ACC Defensive Player of the Year came back in the game on the next series, but was in obvious pain after sacking Baker Mayfield on a third-down play. He did return after the sack.
Swinney says Lawson will participate in practice when the Tigers hit the practice fields this afternoon in Clemson.