Max is concerned about Trevor Lawrence being named starter (1:35).
No. Coach Urban Meyer announced that Trevor Lawrence, the Jacksonville Jaguars' No. 1 pick, will be starting at quarterback against the Houston Texans in Week 1.
Meyer previously stated that Lawrence was competing against Gardner Minshew to be the starting spot.
According to ESPN Stats & Information data, Lawrence completed 20 of 32 passes in just two games. However, the offense has struggled, especially on the offensive line. Lawrence was pressured on 37% dropbacks this preseason according to ESPN Stats & Information data. He was sacked three times.
Lawrence will also be without his expected offensive playmaker, Travis Etienne, a fellow first-round draft choice. He was injured in Monday's preseason match against the New Orleans Saints. He will miss the entire season.
In their first NFL start, the past 13 quarterbacks who were selected first overall have not won. After being picked at No. David Carr was the quarterback for the Texans in 2002.
