DeMarcus Lawrence

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/demarcus-lawrence

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was DeMarcus Lawrence born?April 28, 1992
2. What is the current NFL team?Seattle Seahawks
3. What is the previous collegiate football programs?Butler Community College Grizzlies and Boise State Broncos
4. Who is DeMarcus Lawrence?DeMarcus Lawrence is a strong football player who plays as a linebacker in the NFL.
5. Which team does he play for now?He plays for the Seattle Seahawks, helping them stop the other teams' plays.

Linebacker: A defensive player in American football who typically lines up behind the defensive line and is responsible for stopping the run and covering passes.
NFL Draft: An annual event where National Football League teams select eligible college football players to join their professional rosters, forming the basis of team recruitment.
Defensive Linchpin: A key player whose performance is essential to the success and effectiveness of a team's defense.