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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after first bowl weekend

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-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 /

123. . DE. Auburn. Carl Lawson. 32. player

Carl Lawson has had an injury-plagued career, to say the least. The Dallas Cowboys, however, might be willing to take a risk on the guy with the last pick in the draft, assuming they win the Super Bowl. He has been impressive for Auburn and the Cowboys could use more edge rushers.

Dallas’ defense has been much better this year and there’s a reason the Cowboys have been atop the NFC in 2016. The offense is set with a rookie running back and quarterback who look to be the future of the organization with arguably the best offensive line in the NFL.

The defensive backfield has been better, but a cornerback could still be added and with Jason Witten entering the final stretch of his career, they could afford to add a tight end as well.

However, Lawson is a safer pick here. Drafting on top need and best available would likely land the Cowboys Lawson and he’s one of the best pass rushers in college football and could have an instant impact in the NFL if he can stay healthy.

Lawson missed all of 2014 and half of 2015 with injuries and he has come back in 2016 to rack up 13 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. The Cowboys keep getting younger and the league should be worried about the next few years with this team dominating.

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