Clemson star Dexter Lawrence will forgo his senior season to test his ability at the NFL level next season.
The Tigers defensive tackle announced his decision to enter the 2019 NFL draft in a post on Twitter:
Dexter Lawrence IIForever a Clemson Tigerud83dudc05! #AllIn #2xChamps #ClemsonFamily #Pterodactyl https://t.co/Iz91sIR3mD
Lawrence has been part of the dominant Clemson defensive line for the past three years. The 21-year-old was named ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2016 after recording 8.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks to help the Tigers win the College Football Playoff Championship.