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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 10

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-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 /

26. . EDGE. Auburn. Carl Lawson. 15. player

The Baltimore Ravens could use some help getting to opposing quarterbacks. Outside of Terrell Suggs and Timmy Jernigan, no one else is exactly making a major contribution on that front.

It would probably be a good idea for the Ravens to address the pass rush in the first round with an edge rusher like Auburn’s Carl Lawson. Despite injury concerns in the past, Lawson has stayed healthy this season and played at a high level, racking up 7.5 sacks and 21 quarterback hurries heading into this past Saturday’s game.

Lawson is explosive and uses his long arms to manhandle opposing offensive linemen. He’ll need to continue to improve in other areas, especially against the run, but Lawson could come in and immediately be an asset in obvious passing situations.

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