Quinten Lawrence, WR

Lawrence brings speed to the table, and plenty of it. He averaged 19.5 yards on each of his 87 receptions coming into the year, earning second-team All-Southland as a junior. Unfortunately a mid-season lower leg injury cost him a large chunk of his senior campaign; he had only 12 catches for 209 yards and a touchdown in five games this season. He did, however, play some defensive back and take his only career punt return 70 yards for a touchdown. His speed and elusiveness give him a chance to make a team as a returner and fourth receiver/cornerback if he checks out medically. Qualified for the NCAA regionals as a sprinter for the McNeese track squad.

Positives: Adequate height and has a wiry strength. Extremely fast and quick. Eats up cushion by exploding off the line and getting on top of the corner before he knows it. Sells the outside or deep route well and cuts quickly to the inside or comes back to the ball. Catches the ball with his reliable hands, able to go outside his frame. Quick feet into and out of routes. Good vision and a naturally elusive runner with the ball in his hands. Efforts downfield blocking on quick screens and run plays. Could have impact as a returner because of his speed and willingness to go straight upfield.

Negatives: Very thin frame. Didn't face the jam much in college because FCS defenses were afraid of his speed. May struggle blocking and handling larger, physical corners downfield at the next level. Typically lined up outside for McNeese but will probably move inside in the NFL. Medical check required on his leg injury. Did not get a lot of chances to return kicks in college. Inexperienced at corner, if teams want to try him there.

He's one of the best and will probably have a chance to play at a higher level … caught two passes in the spring game for 39 yards … also saw some action at defensive back during the spring and could be used there too … very explosive player with 4.2 speed … now 12th on all-time McNeese list with 85 career receptions … is 6th in receiving yards with 1,696 … is a first team All-SLC pre-season pick.

Lawrence was injured in the fifth game of the 2008 season and missed the remainder of the year. He finished with 12 receptions for 209 yards and a touchdown. He also returned a punt 70 yards for a touchdown and saw some action as a defensive back. For his career, the 6-2, 180 pounder, who was an all-conference pick as a sophomore as well as the team MVP, ranked ninth on the all-time McNeese chart with 99 receptions for 1,905 yards.

Second on the team in receiving with 31 catches for 645 yards and a team high 20.8 average … also led team with six tds..had a long of 51 yards … had two catches for 84 yards and two tds vs Southern Utah..six for 91 yards and a td vs South Dakota … five for 104 yards and td vs Texas State … five for 83 yards and td vs Sam Houston … three for 102 yards and a td vs SE La … long reception of 51 yards twice … second team all-SLC.

HM All-Southland in '06.

Caught 27 passes for 572 yards and six tds … caught 7 passes for 199 yards (second high in McNeese history) and two tds against Nicholls State … had 94 yard game (3 catches) against Northwestern State and 93 yards (4 catches) against SE Louisiana … also scored

All-district, all-parish and all-Acadiana … letters also in track and basketball … Went 7-0 in high jump and was the state champion … also ran a leg on state champion 4x100 meter relay team … played point guard in basketball and made the all-parish team.

Parents are Sharon Lawrence and Deneris and Elizabeth Allen … .uncle Byron Allen played football at LSU … member of McNeese track and field team and qualified for NCAA regional meet … had best of 10.49 in 100 meters