Dexter Lawrence reacts to failed drug test - TigerNet

Thursday is Media Day for Clemson and Notre Dame as hordes of media reporters ask a litany of questions to the student-athletes.

Clemson defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was in attendance for his optional interview session and reacted to the news that he is currently suspended for failing a drug test for a banned substance called ostarine.

"Right now I’m at peace," he said. "I have no control over the B sample result...I'm not the type of guy to do a selfish act like (taking an illegal substance). I honestly don’t know how it was there and can’t really do anything about it."

Lawrence thought Swinney was joking when he heard the failed drug test news.

"I stick to a strict routine," he said. "I’m confused. I’m mind-boggled. When coach Swinney called me, I was shocked. Praying about it, I came to my peace."

Lawrence has been helping on the sidelines coaching up the guys like Albert Huggins that might play in his spot this postseason.

"I just want to let the guys know I have their back like they have my back."

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said as of this morning, they had not heard any new update on the B sample from the three suspended players from the NCAA. They hope to heard something later today.