As a Freshman (2011-12)
Played in 34 games, making four starts ... Averaged 2.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 11.1 minutes per game, while shooting .596 from the field ... Blocked 20 shots to tie for ninth on Purdue's freshman chart ... The Boilermakers' first sub on six occasions ... Led Purdue in blocks nine times, and steals and rebounds three times each ... Scored in double figures once ... Scored two points in the win over Nebraska at the Big Ten Tournament ... Corralled three rebounds in three minutes in the win at Illinois ... Chipped in with two points and a block at Ohio State ... Had two points, two boards and a steal against Indiana at home ... Recorded two points, three rebounds and two blocks at home against Michigan ... Had two points, three rebounds, two steals and a block at Michigan State ... Finished with two points, a rebound and a steal in the win at Minnesota ... Scored four points and ripped down five boards in the win at Iowa ... Earned the first start of his career in the win over IPFW, finishing with five points, two assists and a block ... Shared game-high honors with seven rebounds and two blocks against Butler at the Crossroads Classic ... Tallied seven points and two rebounds in the home win over Eastern Michigan ... Scored six points and blocked three shots in the win over Western Carolina ... Finished with four points and two steals at Xavier ... Had four points, two blocks and a steal in the home win over Miami ... Scored six points, set a career high with eight rebounds and blocked two shots in the home win over Coppin State ... Registered 10 points in just 12 minutes in the victory over Western Michigan ... Had two points and four boards against Alabama in the finals of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off ... Totaled three points and five rebounds in the win over Iona in the Puerto Rico opener ... Recorded two points and two blocks in the win over High Point ... Scored three points, grabbed five rebounds and blocked two shots in the season-opening win over Northern Illinois.
High School
Graded a 91 and ranked as the No. 25 power forward in his class by ESPN ... Given a three-star rating and ranked as the No. 31 power forward in his class by Scout.com ... Given a three-star rating by Rivals.com ... Rated as the No. 154 overall prospect in his class by MaxPreps ... Averaged 14.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.5 blocks per game as a junior at Oak Ridge ... Blocked more than 500 shots in the first three years of his prep career ... Led Northern Guilford High School to the North Carolina 3A state title in 2009 ... Earned All-Triad Conference honors in 2009 ... Coached by Stan Kowalewski.
Personal
Full name is Jacob Carlos Lawson ... Undecided on a major ... Born on Nov. 22, 1992 ... Son of Louis and Tammy Lawson ... Has a sister, LaTonya.