Jake Lawler On Football & Going Into The Film Industry

Posted Nov 26, 2019
Not all football players go to college with the mission of playing in the NFL. Most players have other interests and many develop new ones while in school. For North Carolina linebacker Jake Lawler, his growing desire to write screen plays and chase something different in life led him to choosing part ways with a sport he loves and dive into something new. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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