Jahiem Lawson builds on progress as Clemson linebacker entering fifth season

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Jahiem Lawson builds on progress as Clemson linebacker entering fifth season

Summary

Jahiem Lawson, a linebacker for Clemson, has significantly improved leading into his fifth season. Weighing in at 250 pounds, an increase from 200 pounds upon arrival, he has recorded 44 of his 46 career tackles and 10 out of 11 sacks in the last two seasons. Lawson seeks to step out of his brother Shaq's shadow while furthering his development as a defensive player in Spartanburg, SC.

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Key Details

•Jahiem Lawson joined Clemson four years ago.
•He now weighs 250 pounds, up from 200 pounds.
•Lawson has made most of his tackles and sacks in the past two years.
•He aims to establish his own identity at Clemson.
•Clemson's upcoming season depends on his defensive contributions.

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3:34 AMYahoo Sports — A young Lawson looks to continue his growth toward stardom at Clemson

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SPARTANBURG, SC(WSPA)-Jahiem Lawson arrived at Clemson four years ago looking to eventually emerge from the shadow cast by his older brother Shaq several seasons earlier on the Clemson defense. He was also looking to grow physically. That’s happened as he’s expanded his weight from ‘around 200 pounds’ when he arrived to his 250-pound listing entering […]
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