Long, lean freshman DL with upside and some early buzz
In the 2026 season, Gage Lawrence arrives at Colgate as a 6-4, 245-pound first-year defensive lineman with a high-upside frame and a recruiting profile that included a 69 ESPN grade and a No. 220 DE ranking, plus a strong prep résumé featuring a Georgia 5A state title and all-region honors. He looks like a developmental fit for a program that likes length, motor, and physical tools on the front. The obvious sell: he’s young, athletic, and built like a future problem for offensive tackles.
