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2017 NFL Draft: Top 50 Prospects Halfway through Season

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) walks on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) walks on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

When it comes to pure pass rushers in this draft class, Auburn’s Carl Lawson is one of the best. Heading into Saturday’s game against Arkansas, Lawson already had an absurd 6.5 sacks and 18 quarterback hurries.

Previous injuries have a lot of scouts lower on Lawson than I am, but the Auburn prospect has stayed healthy all year and looked dominant against some solid teams. At 6’2” and 260 pounds, Lawson has fantastic strength and speed to blow by offensive linemen on his way to the quarterback. His long, powerful arms also allow him to create separation.

The tape is limited on Lawson and we have yet to see him make a legitimate impact against the run. However, Lawson’s upside is through the roof if he stays healthy and he could become a dominant 3-4 outside linebacker at the next level.

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