I would like to have it done before my junior season starts, said Lawrence, whos ranked the nations No. 1 overall prospect in the 2018 class by 247Sports. But Im not going to rush it if I dont.
The 6-foot-5, 191-pound Lawrence already has received offers from at least 22 schools, and new teams still are entering the picture, with Alabama and Florida State both having extended offers to him within the past 10 days.
A few programs, though, already have caught his attention and have stayed in contact with him more frequently than others.
Georgia and Tennessee are recruiting me the hardest still, Lawrence said. Clemson, I talked to them the other day, and theyre still recruiting me hard.
Lawrence was born in Johnson City, Tenn., and grew up following Tennessee, and he said he has continued to hear plenty from the Vols, led by offensive coordinator Mike DeBord. Lawrence said he talks with Tennessees staff probably once a week, and he has developed a pretty good relationship with DeBord.
We got to know each other pretty well over the past summer, Lawrence said. I like him, too.
He most recently visited Georgia last weekend.
I really enjoyed it, especially the coaching staff. Its one of the best ones Ive been around and talked to, Lawrence said. And Ill definitely be back soon maybe again this spring. If not, beginning of summer, Ill be back.
Even if Lawrence decides on a college sometime this year, he plans to take at least a few more visits before ending his recruitment.
While he doesnt have any trips planned at the moment, he said hes planning to visit Florida and perhaps return to Tennessee and Georgia during his spring break in early April.