2017 NFL Draft: 10 Most underrated prospects heading into offseason

Scouts and draft analysts everywhere seem to be split on Auburn edge rusher Carl Lawson. Some aren’t entirely sure that Lawson is worthy of belonging near the top of an incredibly deep class of edge rushers, but I feel like this is someone who could thrive with the right NFL team.

Lawson was one of the most dominant pass rushers in the SEC this season, which is saying a lot considering names like Derek Barnett and Myles Garrett also played in the conference. The Auburn star finished the year with 13.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks and 24 quarterback hurries in 13 games.

After concerns about his durability due to previous injuries, Lawson was able to stay healthy all season and put up some legitimate production. He’s a powerful edge rusher who does a great job of bending the edge to get to the quarterback. While he is still inconsistent against the run, Lawson was still able to make some big plays like this one from time to time.

Lawson doesn’t have the biggest build at 6-foot-2 and 260 pounds, but he’s still a powerful pass rusher with the capability of wreaking havoc in the backfield. Although he can occasionally make the wrong read and can struggle at times against the run, Lawson could come in and be an immediate contributor as a pass rusher as a rookie for any NFL team looking to generate more pressure on opposing quarterbacks in 2017.