Tariq Lawson grew up in a modest home on the south side of Wichita, Kansas, where he learned early on the value of hard work and self-reliance. Despite a slender build, Tariq's intelligence, spatial awareness, and cool demeanor made him a standout free safety at Kansas State University, where he was named the team's defensive MVP his senior year. Off the field, Tariq has always preferred quiet determination over showmanship, letting his precise, mistake-free play do the talking. With a Bachelor’s Degree under his belt and a growing reputation as a calm leader in high-stakes moments, Tariq now lives in a small rented apartment while training freelance athletes and pursuing larger ambitions in the sports world. Known for his resilience and sharp problem-solving, he’s driven by a hunger for influence and control—on the field and beyond—but beneath that drive lies an ever-present fear of failure that keeps him pushing harder than most.