University of Houston Athletics
2024 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 94
Garfield Lawrence
- Position:
- DL
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 250
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Tyler, Texas
- High School:
- Tyler Legacy HS
As a Sophomore (2023)
As a Redshirt Freshman (2022)
As a Freshman (2021)
High School
- Appeared in one game
- Played two snaps on defensive line vs. West Virginia (Oct. 12)
As a Redshirt Freshman (2022)
- Did not see action
As a Freshman (2021)
- Redshirted
- Did not see action
High School
- Prepped at Tyler Legacy High School
- Three-star prospect by 247Sports
- Nation’s No. 42 strong-side defensive end (247Sports)
- No. 106 overall player in Texas (247Sports)
- First-Team All-District 10-6A as a senior
- 71 tackles, eight sacks and 10 tackles for loss as a senior
- Three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery as a senior
- 23 quarterback pressures and five pass breakups as a senior
- Helped Tyler Legacy to second round of playoffs
- Second-Team All-District 11-6A as a junior
- 33 tackles including five tackles for loss as a junior
- Four sacks, one blocked punt and a fumble return for a touchdown as a junior
- 2019 Texas Class 6A regional qualifier in shot put and discus
- Chose Houston over Arkansas, Boston College, Colorado, Kansas, Kansas State, Syracuse, Tennessee and Texas among others
- Nickname (given by his roommates): G-Baby
- Hobbies: playing the game, working out and playing basketball
- Describes himself as funny, real and ambitious
- Favorite childhood memory is playing football in backyard with mom
- Game day rituals include early-morning stretch, give thanks to God and review playbook
- Dream job outside football: real estate
- Hidden talent: can wrap
- Prides himself on his cooking ability
- Chose UH because of opportunities within the city
- Fears flying
- One word to describe himself on the field: bendy
- If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: Domino’s Pizza
- His motivation for working hard: mother and her work ethic
- Best advice: Nothing in life is free and you can't sit around and wait for life to come
- Highlight of his life thus far: coming to Houston and meeting team
- Sports hero: Von Miller
- Unique fact: considers himself very country
Press Conference: Head Coach Willie Fritz Previews Texas Bowl vs. LSU
Monday, December 22
National Signing Day Press Conference
Wednesday, December 03
Postgame Press Conference (at Baylor)
Saturday, November 29
Postgame Press Conference: Football vs. TCU (Players)
Saturday, November 22
































































































































