UCLA’s Key Lawrence brings energy and more to the defense

UCLA’s Key Lawrence brings energy and more to the defense

Key Lawrence is in the zone when he hops off the bus in Costa Mesa. Xscape’s 1993 R&B hit “Just Kickin’ It” blasts in his headphones, the Ole Miss defensive back transfer bringing a visible energy – a level above his teammates – as UCLA weathered the 90-degree heat into the sixth day of fall camp. It’s a heat Lawrence said doesn’t compare to the slumbering summers of humidity in Lawrence’s hometown of Nashville, Tenn. “Kick off your shoes and re…

Safety Key Lawrence assesses UCLA's secondary group

Key Lawrence is headed into his first season at UCLA, and he has a positive outlook through one week of camp.