DeMarcus Lawrence

American football defensive end

DeMarcus Lawrence - American football defensive end
Born

April 28th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Dallas Cowboys. Selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, contributions included stellar performances that led to multiple Pro Bowl selections. Helped lead the Cowboys to several playoff appearances and achieved significant individual success throughout his career.

Selected to Pro Bowl three times

Led the NFL in sacks in 2017

Played in Super Bowl LV

Recorded over 50 career sacks

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