Shaq Lawson Injury Status & Updates

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Clemson defender Shaq Lawson left the Orange Bowl in the first quarter. ESPN reported he has a brace on his leg and is unlikely to return. Lawson injured his knee early in the game.

Clemson's Shaq Lawson doesn't have his helmet on, walking around the sideline with a towel on his neck

— Ryan Aber (@ryaber) December 31, 2015

Lawson is considered Clemson’s best defender and a top NFL prospect. It would be a huge blow to the Tigers if he cannot return.

No Shaq Lawson for Clemson, even if he was to return after halftime, is a game-changer.

— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) December 31, 2015

Clemson DE Shaq Lawson with ice on his knee https://t.co/2CyJKJppHK

— ACC Football News (@accfootballnews) December 31, 2015

Not many more important players in this game than Shaq Lawson. His current absence is enormous.

— Matt Brown (@MattBrownCFB) December 31, 2015

Shaq Lawson has no helmet on, ice on his knee and is walking gingerly. Not out there.

— Andrea Adelson (@aadelsonESPN) December 31, 2015

Shaq Lawson has ice on knee and not in game. Would be big loss to Clemson D. #OUvsCLEM

— Matt Hayes (@Matt_HayesSN) December 31, 2015

Shaq Lawson and Kevin Dodd are both likely to play in the NFL next year. Big pressures there from Dodd, clean up from Lawson

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) December 31, 2015

Keep it here for updates on Lawson’s injury.

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