FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Trevor Lawrence has admired the Manning family since he was a kid. He wears No. 16 at Clemson because Peyton donned it at the University of Tennessee, Lawrence's favorite school growing up. Two summers ago, he attended the Manning Passing Academy and spent time with Peyton and Eli. He also got to know Archie, the family patriarch, who stays in touch with occasional text messages.
In the coming weeks and months, Lawrence, 21, faces Manning-sized decisions as he prepares for his NFL future.
Does he forgo the 2021 NFL draft to play one more season of college football (Peyton, 1997)?