Prior to the start of practice, Clemson’s senior football players got together to discuss who was interested in opting out of the 2020 season.
No one would have blamed anyone for wanting to opt put, knowing there is a risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus. After all, a lot of the seniors and even juniors like quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who is scheduled to graduate in December, have an NFL future to think of after the season.
In fact, it was Lawrence who stood up in the meeting and told his teammates, “We are not opting out.