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Top draft prospect Shaq Lawson wants to help Paralympics grow

Shaq Lawson has enough talent to enjoy a long and successful NFL career, but the former Clemson defensive end also has plans that extend beyond the football field.

Lawson majored in parks, recreation, and tourism management at Clemson and has a vision to put his education to use. He wants to help oversee the continued growth of the Paralympics.

"I just want to make it bigger," Lawson said. "I love sports. I've got a passion about sports. And I have people with disabilities in my family. I just always had a passion about doing that.