Viral Picture of Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence with Short Hair Debunked

A photo circulating online showing the quarterback with short hair is not accurate, according to a team staffer.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:50pm

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A photo of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence with short hair that went viral online has been debunked. A team digital content specialist posted a photo showing Lawrence still has his signature long hair, confirming the original photo was not real. Lawrence is known for his long locks that stick out from under his helmet during games.

Why it matters

Trevor Lawrence's long hair has become an iconic part of his image as the Jaguars' star quarterback. Any change to his appearance would be a significant story, so it's important to quickly correct misinformation and verify the facts.

The details

The photo showing Lawrence with short hair was posted by the Dov Kleiman X Twitter account, but it's unclear when or where the picture was taken. Marcel Robinson, a Jaguars digital content specialist, posted a photo of himself with Lawrence to social media, confirming the quarterback still has his long hair. 'Can confirm 16 and I had a good laugh about it tho,' Robinson wrote, referring to Lawrence's jersey number.

  • The viral photo of Lawrence with short hair was posted on April 12, 2026.

The players

Trevor Lawrence

The starting quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, known for his long, flowing hair that sticks out from under his helmet during games.

Marcel Robinson

A digital content specialist for the Jacksonville Jaguars who posted a photo with Trevor Lawrence to confirm the quarterback still has his signature long hair.

Liam Coen

The head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who recently praised Lawrence's consistency and performance in the 2025 season.

Travis Hunter

A two-way star player for the Jacksonville Jaguars who appeared to refute reports that the team was planning to use him more on defense than offense moving forward.

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What they’re saying

“Can confirm 16 and I had a good laugh about it tho.”

— Marcel Robinson, Jaguars digital content specialist

“Look, four new systems, multiple different head coach situations, OCs, whatever it is. Go throughout the season, and you find out, I mean, doesn't miss a single practice, doesn't miss a single throw in practice, played the whole season. Obviously, MVP finalist, Comeback Player of the Year finalist, did some great things.”

— Liam Coen, Jaguars head coach

What’s next

The Jaguars will look to build on their 13-win season in 2025 and make another playoff push in 2026, with Trevor Lawrence leading the way at quarterback.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the power of social media to quickly spread misinformation, even about something as simple as a player's appearance. It's a good reminder to verify the facts before believing viral photos or reports, especially when it comes to high-profile athletes like Trevor Lawrence.