2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Parkland RB/LB TJ Lawrence
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Billy Splain | May 23, 2025
TJ Lawrence
RB/LB
Parkland
Class Of 2027
Jersey #1
HT/WT 5’-11, 200
1148 rushing yards – 13 TDs 328 Receiving Yards -2 TDS 82 Tackles (Led team)- 2 Sacks, 7 TFL, 1 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR, 1 Block Field Goal
Other sports Basketball
All-State RB and EPC all around player of the year
Twitter @tjlawrence263
Coach says: “All-League Player on both sides of the ball in addition to excelling in a rigorous academic course load. Will be a four-year starter upon graduation in 2027 at MLB”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW TJ!
Why do you play football?
I love the sport
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Saquon Barkley because he’s a my favorite running back and just a great person in general
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Blocking field goal in district championship vs emmaus
What was last years season like for you?
It was exciting and I met most of my goals for the season
What are your goals for this coming season?
1700 yards rushing 20 tds and 100 tackles
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Peyton falzone
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The district championship vs emmaus because it was a great team win and I had a great game
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone who is vocal and leader to everyone around them
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Because it builds connections between people and you learn life long lessons from it
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Win a super bowl
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad because he tells me all these lessons and always gives me tips
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
Competitive skelly is my favorite and conditioners as the worst
Preseason Two a Days are:
Tough but fun
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My grandpa because he comes to all my games to support me
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Video games or cutting hair because I enjoy both
What is your favorite play to run?
Powerkick
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
Yes
Music of choice:
Rap
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
My black cap because it showed all the work I put in my freshman year
Best Pizza topping?
Cheese
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Florida
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Eagles giants with the desean Jackson game winning punt return
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