Jake Lawler

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-4
Weight:
245
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
South Mecklenburg

2019 – Sophomore Season

Appeared in nine games on the defensive line and on special teams • Had two tackles against Mercer.

2018 - Redshirt Freshman Season

Appeared in three games along the defensive line • Posted six tackles and a sack • Recorded two tackles at ECU • Tallied four tackles and a sack versus Western Carolina • Graduated early from high school and enrolled at UNC in January 2017 • Redshirted in 2017.

South Mecklenburg High School

Member of the Scout 300 • Considered the No. 23 defensive end in the country, No. 10 in the South and No. 1 in North Carolina by Scout.com • Listed as the No. 3 player in North Carolina and the No. 8 weak-side defensive end in the country • Ranked the No. 9 weak-side defensive end nationally by 274sports.com • Suffered a shoulder injury in mid-November of his senior year and had season-ending surgery • Finished his senior campaign with 65 tackles, 20 TFL and 10 sacks • Was named to North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team, but could not participate due to injury • Recorded 216 tackles, 33 sacks, four forced fumbles, and 63 tackles for loss in three varsity seasons • Coached by Rocky White.

Personal

Son of Michele and Andrew Lawler • Graduated with a degree in media and journalism • Birthday is Nov. 21.