Former Clemson star Dexter Lawrence gets a massive pay-day from the Giants
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday afternoon that New York Giant defensive tackle, and former Clemson Tiger, agreed to an extension deal for 4 years worth $90 million and $60 million guaranteed. That deal makes Lawrence the third highest-paid defensive tackle in the entire National Football League.
The 6-foot-4 342-pound lineman has been one of the lynchpins to the Giants' plans on defense the past few years and the money proves it. "Sexy Dexy" had 36 quarterback pressures in the 2022 season which was second most among all eligible defensive tackles in the league, as well as actually hitting the QB 28 times which ranked third overall. He also had 7.5 sacks which tied for seventh among players at his position. Many Giants fans have also noted the noticeable difference when Lawrence is off the field due to opposing teams rushing for 741 yards on 6.86 yards per carry in those situations.
Dexter Lawrence was named a First Team All-American during his time at Clemson. (credit: Clemson Athletics)
Dexter, coming off his 2nd Team All-Pro season, will be entering his 5th campaign in the NFL. It should be noted that when the Giants decided to trade Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns one of the main pieces they received in return was the 17th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. That pick obviously became Lawrence and is still paying dividends today.
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