Keshawn Demar Lawrence (born February 18, 2001) is an

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for the

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. He previously played for the

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, the

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and the

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Early life and high school

Lawrence attended Ensworth High School. He was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play

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for the

over offers from schools such as Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, and Ohio State.

College career

Tennessee

As a freshman in 2020, Lawrence had eight tackles and a pass deflection. After the season, he entered the

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Oklahoma

Lawrence transferred to play for the

. In week 8 of the 2021 season, he made his first career start versus

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, where he made seven tackles with two being for a loss, and forced a fumble. In week 11, Lawrence notched seven tackles and two pass deflection in a win over

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. He finished the 2021 season with 47 tackles, four pass deflections, and three forced fumbles, where for his performance he was named an all-

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honorable mention. In 2022, Lawrence tallied 57 tackles five pass deflections, an interception and two forced fumbles. He opened the 2023 season strong, forcing a fumble in week 2 and intercepting a pass in week 3. In week 4, Lawrence notched three tackles and an interception in a 20-6 win over

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. During the 2023 season, he totaled 44 tackles, three pass deflections, two interceptions, and a forced fumble. After the season, Lawrence entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Ole Miss

Lawrence decided to transfer to play for the

. On October 14, 2024, Lawrence announced that he would redshirt and was removed from Ole Miss's roster.

UCLA

On December 17, 2024, Lawrence announced that he would transfer to

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References

External links

Ole Miss Rebels bio

Oklahoma Sooners bio

Tennessee Volunteers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lawrence, Key 2001 births Living people Players of American football from Nashville, Tennessee American football cornerbacks The Ensworth School alumni Oklahoma Sooners football players Ole Miss Rebels football players Tennessee Volunteers football players