Trevor Lawrence Tweets Final 2: Where Will No. 1 2018 Recruit Land?

The nation’s top quarterback for the 2018 class has narrowed his long list of suitors to two lucky programs.

Five-star Trevor Lawrence, who is also the early pick as the top overall prospect in the 2018 cycle, will choose between ACC power Clemson and SEC power Georgia.

The 6’6”, 196-pounder from Cartersville High School in Georgia made the announcement via his Twitter account:

As Rusty Mansell of Dawgs247 detailed, a decision from Lawrence could come before the end of the month.

Which program holds the edge as things stand currently? 

As Mansell noted, the homestanding Bulldogs may hold the slimmest of edges.

However, both schools may get one last crack at hosting him before he makes his announcement, per Mansell.

”I am about where I was a couple of weeks ago after I took those visits to Clemson and Georgia,” Lawrence told Mansell. ”I plan on trying to go back to both of those schools closer towards the end of the month probably.” 

Depth charts are unlikely to play a role in his choice, as both schools are stocked with quality passers.

Clemson signed 4-star dual-threat quarterback Zerrick Cooper in February. Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney also has commitments from a pair of Elite 11 finalists in 4-star Chase Brice and 5-star Hunter Johnson in the 2017 cycle.

Meanwhile, Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart landed 5-star Jacob Eason in the 2016 cycle and 4-star Jake Fromm in the 2017 class.

Regardless of where Lawrence lands, he will have to compete against other elite passers to become the starter.

Perhaps the style of offense each squad employs could come into play.

The Tigers run a spread, uptempo attack that has traditionally found great success with dual-threat signal-callers such as Tajh Boyd and currently with Deshaun Watson. However, both Brice and Johnson are listed as pro-style passers—which could signal their efforts to focus on landing the best talent and adjusting the offense to the quarterback's strengths. 

Additionally, as his highlight film shows, Lawrence is comfortable operating out of the shotgun and spread sets.

Georgia has traditionally operated a pro-style offense, and that doesn’t figure to change under Smart and new offensive coordinator Jim Chaney. Lawrence—who is listed as a pro-style quarterback—has thrown for 6,697 yards and 69 touchdowns over the last two seasons.

Another factor that could come into play for the Bulldogs is the momentum they’ve been able to build on the recruiting trail—specifically with in-state players who have been flocking to Athens since Smart has taken over the program, as detailed by Bleacher Report's Tyler Donohue.

Regardless, Lawrence figures to be a player who could thrive in either system because of his raw physical talent, athleticism and mental makeup.

Still, with all other things being equal, staying closer to home and playing for his home-state school could prove to be the difference with Lawrence.

Sanjay Kirpalani is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. Unless otherwise noted, all quotes obtained firsthand, and all recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports.

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