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{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
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|position=[[Linebacker]]
| position = [[Linebacker]]
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|1|20|mf=y}}
|birth_place=[[Coldwater, Mississippi]]
| birth_place = [[Coldwater, Mississippi]]
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|high_school=[[Magnolia Heights School, Senatobia|Magnolia Heights (MS)]]
| high_school = [[Magnolia Heights School, Senatobia|Magnolia Heights (MS)]]
|college=[[Mississippi State]]
| college = [[Mississippi State]]
|undraftedyear=2013
| undraftedyear = 2013
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* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
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* Second-team [[Southeastern conference|All-SEC]] ([[2012 All-SEC football team|2012]])
* Second-team [[Southeastern conference|All-SEC]] ([[2012 All-SEC football team|2012]])
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As a junior, he tallied 1,854 yards, 26 touchdowns, 138 tackles and 4 interceptions.
As a junior, he tallied 1,854 yards, 26 touchdowns, 138 tackles and 4 interceptions.


As a senior, he was selected to the All-state second-team at [[linebacker]] and to the Mississippi Association of Private Schools All-star team.<ref name="MISS">{{cite web | title=Mississippi State Profile | work= hailstate.com | url=https://hailstate.com/sports/football/roster/cameron-lawrence/2222 |accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He contributed to the team having a 22-2 record in his final two years.
As a senior, he was selected to the All-state second-team at [[linebacker]] and the Mississippi Association of Private Schools All-star team.<ref name="MISS">{{cite web | title=Mississippi State Profile | work= hailstate.com | url=https://hailstate.com/sports/football/roster/cameron-lawrence/2222 |accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He contributed to the team having a 22-2 record in his final two years.


He also [[Letterman (sports)|lettered ]] in [[track & field|track]] (finished second in the [[300 metres hurdles]]) and [[baseball]] (runner-up at state as a sophomore).
He also [[Letterman (sports)|lettered]] in [[track & field|track]] (finished second in the [[300 metres hurdles|300-metre hurdles]]) and [[baseball]] (runner-up at state as a sophomore).


==College career==
==College career==
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As a sophomore, he played in the first 10 games before suffering a knee injury. He returned for the [[2011 Gator Bowl]]. He finished the season with 31 tackles (2.5 for loss). He had 6 tackles against the [[University of Kentucky]].<ref name="MISS" />
As a sophomore, he played in the first 10 games before suffering a knee injury. He returned for the [[2011 Gator Bowl]]. He finished the season with 31 tackles (2.5 for loss). He had 6 tackles against the [[University of Kentucky]].<ref name="MISS" />


As a junior, he earned the starting position at [[weakside linebacker]]. He led the team with 123 tackles (second in the [[Southeastern conference|SEC]]) and was selected to the Rivals.com [[Southeastern conference|All-SEC]] second-team. He also recorded 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and 2 passes defensed. He had 14 tackles (3.5 for loss) against [[Auburn University]]. He made 12 tackles (0.5 for loss) and returned an interception 31 yards against the [[University of Alabama]].<ref name="MISS" />
As a junior, he earned the starting position at [[Weakside linebacker]]. He led the team with 123 tackles (second in the [[Southeastern conference|SEC]]) and was selected to the Rivals.com [[Southeastern conference|All-SEC]] second team. He also recorded 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and 2 passes defensed. He had 14 tackles (3.5 for loss) against [[Auburn University]]. He made 12 tackles (0.5 for loss) and returned an interception 31 yards against the [[University of Alabama]].<ref name="MISS" />


As a senior, he registered 120 tackles (third in the [[Southeastern conference|SEC]]), becoming the first [[Mississippi State|MSU]] player since 1994 with 100-plus tackles in back-to-back seasons. He also recorded 10 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions, 4 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries. He had 13 tackles against [[Texas A&M University]]. He made 15 tackles against [[Louisiana State University]].<ref name="MISS" />
As a senior, he registered 120 tackles (third in the [[Southeastern conference|SEC]]), becoming the first [[Mississippi State|MSU]] player since 1994 with 100-plus tackles in back-to-back seasons. He also recorded 10 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions, 4 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries. He had 13 tackles against [[Texas A&M University]]. He made 15 tackles against [[Louisiana State University]].<ref name="MISS" />


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Lawrence was signed by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] after the [[2013 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Cowboys add 15 undrafted players | work= ESPN.com | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4708166/cowboys-add-15-undrafted-players |accessdate=April 28, 2020}}</ref> On September 1, he was signed to the [[practice squad]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Cowboys' practice squad is set | work=ESPN.com | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4713955/cowboys-practice-squad-set |accessdate=April 1, 2020}}</ref> After releasing [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]] [[Will Allen (safety)|Will Allen]], the team promoted him to the active roster on October 11, in order to play [[special teams]] against the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4716896/cowobys-call-up-lb-cameron-lawrence | title=Cowboys call up LB Cameron Lawrence | accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He finished tied for second on the team with 12 [[special teams]] tackles after only playing in 11 games. Injuries in the [[linebacker]] corps, forced him to play defensive snaps as a backup [[weakside linebacker]] during the last 3 games of the season.
Lawrence was signed by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] after the [[2013 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Cowboys add 15 undrafted players | work= ESPN.com | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4708166/cowboys-add-15-undrafted-players |accessdate=April 28, 2020}}</ref> On September 1, he was signed to the [[practice squad]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Cowboys' practice squad is set | work=ESPN.com | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4713955/cowboys-practice-squad-set |accessdate=April 1, 2020}}</ref> After releasing [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]] [[Will Allen (safety)|Will Allen]], the team promoted him to the active roster on October 11, to play [[special teams]] against the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4716896/cowobys-call-up-lb-cameron-lawrence | title=Cowboys call up LB Cameron Lawrence | accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He finished tied for second on the team with 12 [[special teams]] tackles after only playing in 11 games. Injuries in the [[linebacker]] corps forced him to play defensive snaps as a backup [[weakside linebacker]] during the last 3 games of the season.


In [[2014 NFL season|2014]], he registered 4 [[special teams]] tackles (tied for ninth on the team), 11 defensive tackles and a sack.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4740501/cowboys-re-sign-cameron-lawrence-davon-coleman | title=Cowboys re-sign Cameron Lawrence, Davon Coleman | accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He was waived injured on July 28, [[2015 NFL season|2015]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Cowboys release RB Ryan Williams | work= ESPN.com | url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/13330741/dallas-cowboys-release-rb-ryan-williams |accessdate=April 28, 2020}}</ref>
In [[2014 NFL season|2014]], he registered 4 [[special teams]] tackles (tied for ninth on the team), 11 defensive tackles and a sack.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4740501/cowboys-re-sign-cameron-lawrence-davon-coleman | title=Cowboys re-sign Cameron Lawrence, Davon Coleman | accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He was waived injured on July 28, [[2015 NFL season|2015]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Cowboys release RB Ryan Williams | work= ESPN.com | url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/13330741/dallas-cowboys-release-rb-ryan-williams |accessdate=April 28, 2020}}</ref>
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:People from Coldwater, Mississippi]]
[[Category:People from Coldwater, Mississippi]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from the Memphis metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Mississippi]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Mississippi]]
[[Category:American football linebackers]]
[[Category:American football linebackers]]

Latest revision as of 08:40, 18 July 2024

Cameron Lawrence
No. 53
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1991-01-20) January 20, 1991 (age 33)
Coldwater, Mississippi
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Magnolia Heights (MS)
College:Mississippi State
Undrafted:2013
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:27
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cameron Aaron Lawrence (born January 20, 1991) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Mississippi State University.

Early years

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Lawrence attended Magnolia Heights High School, where he was a two-way player at quarterback, linebacker and defensive back. As a sophomore, he helped the school win a state title.

As a junior, he tallied 1,854 yards, 26 touchdowns, 138 tackles and 4 interceptions.

As a senior, he was selected to the All-state second-team at linebacker and the Mississippi Association of Private Schools All-star team.[1] He contributed to the team having a 22-2 record in his final two years.

He also lettered in track (finished second in the 300-metre hurdles) and baseball (runner-up at state as a sophomore).

College career

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Lawrence accepted a football scholarship from Mississippi State University as an undersized player without a clear position. As a true freshman, he appeared in all 12 games, making 14 defensive tackles, while focusing on the kick coverage units. He played at linebacker, quarterback, wide receiver and safety.[1]

As a sophomore, he played in the first 10 games before suffering a knee injury. He returned for the 2011 Gator Bowl. He finished the season with 31 tackles (2.5 for loss). He had 6 tackles against the University of Kentucky.[1]

As a junior, he earned the starting position at Weakside linebacker. He led the team with 123 tackles (second in the SEC) and was selected to the Rivals.com All-SEC second team. He also recorded 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and 2 passes defensed. He had 14 tackles (3.5 for loss) against Auburn University. He made 12 tackles (0.5 for loss) and returned an interception 31 yards against the University of Alabama.[1]

As a senior, he registered 120 tackles (third in the SEC), becoming the first MSU player since 1994 with 100-plus tackles in back-to-back seasons. He also recorded 10 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions, 4 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries. He had 13 tackles against Texas A&M University. He made 15 tackles against Louisiana State University.[1]

Professional career

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Lawrence was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent after the 2013 NFL draft.[2] On September 1, he was signed to the practice squad.[3] After releasing safety Will Allen, the team promoted him to the active roster on October 11, to play special teams against the Washington Redskins.[4] He finished tied for second on the team with 12 special teams tackles after only playing in 11 games. Injuries in the linebacker corps forced him to play defensive snaps as a backup weakside linebacker during the last 3 games of the season.

In 2014, he registered 4 special teams tackles (tied for ninth on the team), 11 defensive tackles and a sack.[5] He was waived injured on July 28, 2015.[6]

Personal life

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Lawrence married Shelby Farmer in April 2016. His brother Addison was an offensive lineman at Mississippi State before being waived by the Baltimore Ravens in 2012.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Mississippi State Profile". hailstate.com. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "Cowboys add 15 undrafted players". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Cowboys' practice squad is set". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  4. ^ "Cowboys call up LB Cameron Lawrence". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  5. ^ "Cowboys re-sign Cameron Lawrence, Davon Coleman". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  6. ^ "Cowboys release RB Ryan Williams". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  7. ^ "Browns, Ravens trim down rosters". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
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