Key Lawrence

KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 17, 2020 - Defensive back Key Lawrence #14 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Athletics

Photo by: Caleb Jones/Tennessee Athletics

1KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 24, 2020 - Defensive back Tamarion McDonald #21 and Defensive back Key Lawrence #14 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics

Photo by: Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics

Photo by: Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics

Position:
DB
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 200
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Nashville, Tenn.
High School:
Ensworth

2020 - FRESHMAN

Saw action in all 10 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams contributor during his true freshman season ... Set a new career high with four tackles in season finale vs. #5 Texas A&M (12/19) ... Had two tackles and recorded his first pass breakup in win at Vanderbilt (12/12) ... Recorded his first two career tackles vs. #2 Alabama (10/24) ... Made his Tennessee debut in season-opening victory over South Carolina (9/26).

HIGH SCHOOL

Rated as a four-star defensive back and was ranked as the No. 6 safety in the country and No. 1 player in Tennessee by the 247 composite ... ESPN300 recruit ... Starred at Ensworth High School in Nashville ... Helped lead the Tigers to the Tennessee Division II-AAA playoffs semifinals in 2019 ... Totaled 37 tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss as a senior ... Had 766 rushing yards and seven touchdowns as a junior in 2018 ... 2020 All-American Bowl selection ... 2020 Polynesian Bowl selection ... Named to the TSWA Division II Class 3A All-State Team in 2018 and 2019 ... Participated in Nike’s “The Opening” where he ran a 4.5 40-yard dash and recorded a 41-inch vertical leap.

PERSONAL

Full name is Keshawn Demar Lawrence … Born Feb. 18, 2001 … Son of Shawn Lawrence and Teela Pope … Majoring in communication studies ... Recipient of Horne Athletic Scholarship.