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2017 NFL Draft: Top 25 Big Board after Week 11

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

Other NFL draft analysts from other media outlets aren’t as high as I am on Auburn edge rusher Carl Lawson. I get that there are some concerns about his injury history, but Lawson has stayed healthy all year and played at an exceptionally high level.

Through 10 games this season, Lawson has racked up 9.5 sacks and a ridiculous 23 quarterback hurries. What makes Lawson so dangerous is his raw power combined with his 6’2”, 260-pound frame. His long arms also allow him to manhandle offensive linemen to make the moves that he wants on the edge.

As long as he continues to stay healthy, there’s no reason that Lawson shouldn’t be considered one of the best edge rushers in this year’s draft class.

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