Duke freshman QB Lawrence Gardner brings dual-threat upside and veteran-poise traits
Lawrence Gardner is a **6-foot, 200-pound redshirt freshman** quarterback who arrives at Duke with real dual-threat juice, coming off a senior season at St. Mark’s School of Texas in which he threw for **2,314 yards and 24 touchdowns** while rushing for **593 yards and 11 scores**.[7] The appeal is his versatility, competitiveness, and multi-sport athletic background, plus award recognition that suggests leadership and toughness rather than just raw tools.[7] He looks like a developmental fit for a team that values mobility, creativity, and upside over instant finished-product production.[1][7]
