Shaq Lawson-DE/OLB-Clemson | Page 11

Phoenix49ers · 2016-02-28T10:14:33-08:00

He's been a player that I've been intrigued by. He's having himself a pretty good Combine and showing that he could be a fit as an OLB in a 3-4. He's a bigger guy, going about 6'3" and 270 pounds, very strong and physical, plays with a high motor and is a beast against the run game. Needs to develop his technique as a pass rusher but he did have 12.5 sacks for Clemson this season. He especially had a very good game against Notre Dame when matched up against Ronnie Stanley. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25328905/stock-report-shaq-lawson-a-difference-maker-says-nfl-scout In the biggest game of the weekend, Lawson stepped up and had one of the best performances of his career against Notre Dame, which is even more impressive considering he faced future first round left tackle Ronnie Stanley most of the night. Lawson finished the game with seven tackles, including 3.5 of those stops for loss, beating Stanley with quickness and power. He has quick, strong hands to create push with his upper body strength, showing the fluid lower body to drive his legs and smoothly change directions based on his reads. Lawson plays decisive and disciplined to hold the edge and not abandon his responsibilities, something that was evident against the Irish's athletic backfield. And scouts were definitely watching: "this #90 is a difference-maker!" That was a text I received during the game from an AFC scout who wasn't at the game, but was watching while on the road. Lawson is a power player with the lower body athleticism to be equally dominant against the run and the pass, putting his draft value in the early rounds if he chooses to declare.https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/02/10/draft-7-best-nfl-draft-prospects-from-the-acc/Lawson missed only one tackle all season. he 6-foot-3, 270-pound Consensus All-American's more lauded work came as a pass rusher, of course. Lawson doubled his hurries by piling up 24 last season. In addition, he more than quadrupled the number of sacks (13) and quarterback hits (11). Clemson wanted him attacking from the blind side. All 344 of Lawson's pass rush snaps came from the right side. He ran the 40 in 4.7, showing good speed for his build. http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/49519 Pass Rush Skills-3-First step quickness is slightly above-average but won't consistently threaten with pure speed at next level. Fires off with low pad level and quality leverage. Average torso flexibility running the loop around edge. Does show the ability to dip inside shoulder to gain outside leverage and flashes the strength and power to work through contact. Has quality speed to power capabilities. Shows the instincts to flatten or back up field when getting pushed past the pocket. Biggest issue right now is hand usage in this area. He has long arms and flashes a heavy punch but needs to be more active and violent with hands on a consistent basis and can continue to develop as a counter puncher.Versus the run-1-Area of strength. Flashes the quickness to create penetration and disruption in the backfield. Also shows very good core strength setting the edge vs the run. Appears to have long arms and uses it to his advantage at the point of attack to stack and shed blockers. Heavy hands that has some shock in them. Shows quick eyes to find and react to the ball. Adequate lateral agility and range working down the sideline. Long arms and strong hands to latch on finish as a tackler.Versatility-2-Ideal fit is as a LDE in a base 43 scheme. Also has reduced inside on pass rushing situations. Has experience lining up in a two-point stance but was not asked to drop into coverage often. Will have some limitations in space if asked to convert to a 3-4 OLB.Instincts/Motor-1-oiled motor. Chases in pursuit and finishes through the whistle. Made a handful of effort plays on tape. Willing to mix it up. Shows the toughness to play through pain. Played in the National Championship game after spraining knee 10 days prior. High energy player whose passion shows up on tape.

Apr 21, 2016 at 2:06 PM

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How is his shoulder?

Apr 21, 2016 at 2:11 PM

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Originally posted by Wrathman:
How is his shoulder?

Fine. The team that wanted a medical recheck confirmed that he was good to go.

Apr 21, 2016 at 2:27 PM

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"I met with 22 teams at the Combine," Lawson added. "A lot of teams love me, they love my story, they loved how passionate I was about the game and why I did it. Why I stayed at home, stayed at Clemson for a reason, to make sure I take care of my younger brothers and sisters. When I get drafted they're all going to go with me and that's because I've just been a big brother, been a father figure after my dad got killed in a car accident."

Apr 21, 2016 at 2:48 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by Wrathman:
How is his shoulder?

Fine. The team that wanted a medical recheck confirmed that he was good to go.

He is a great prospect. I hope he is there at #7 to select. He is better than Bosa.

Apr 21, 2016 at 3:01 PM

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Sounds like a good dude with solid values. I don't know much about him as a prospect at #7, compared to other guys who may be available.

Apr 21, 2016 at 3:06 PM

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Count me in as a Lawson fan. Ideally I would want to draft him between 10-15 but would appreciate the pick if he was drafted higher. To me he starts at SAM day one and becomes a 8-10 sack guy who can dominate the edge in the run game as well.

Apr 21, 2016 at 3:19 PM

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Unless a top guy like Butler or Stanley fall to us, I don't think teams will want to jump to our spot. And if we skip out on either of these two, trade down, and also lose Lawson...that would be horrible.

I think Baalke makes our pick at 7 and moves back up into the middle to late first using some of our later picks, possibly our 2nd.

Apr 21, 2016 at 3:24 PM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
Unless a top guy like Butler or Stanley fall to us, I don't think teams will want to jump to our spot. And if we skip out on either of these two, trade down, and also lose Lawson...that would be horrible.

I think Baalke makes our pick at 7 and moves back up into the middle to late first using some of our later picks, possibly our 2nd.

Stanley, Bosa, Jack, and even Lynch (considering this crazy QB market) are potential players that teams would trade up for. The only players who fit us "ideally" would be Stanley or Buckner if he drops to us.

Apr 22, 2016 at 3:25 PM

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Originally posted by Ninerfan84:

Originally posted by Joecool:
Unless a top guy like Butler or Stanley fall to us, I don't think teams will want to jump to our spot. And if we skip out on either of these two, trade down, and also lose Lawson...that would be horrible.

I think Baalke makes our pick at 7 and moves back up into the middle to late first using some of our later picks, possibly our 2nd.

Stanley, Bosa, Jack, and even Lynch (considering this crazy QB market) are potential players that teams would trade up for. The only players who fit us "ideally" would be Stanley or Buckner if he drops to us.

given that Browns are right behind us I could definitely see someone like the Jets, bears, or bills calling us to move up to snag Lynch. I would put money that if Lynch is still there at #7, it will happen

Apr 23, 2016 at 10:57 AM

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CBS Sports' Rob Rang compares Clemson edge rusher Shaq Lawson to Bears OLB Pernell McPhee.

The analyst believes that Lawson, who led the country with 24.5 TFL in 2015, may be a fit for the Browns at No. 8. Lawson is talented and productive, and those around him at Clemson rave about his work ethic and personality.

Apr 25, 2016 at 6:31 AM

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I wouldn't mind Lawson at 7. Much like Aldon was perceived as a reach at first, I think his performance in time will justify a top ten pick.

Apr 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

"I met with 22 teams at the Combine," Lawson added. "A lot of teams love me, they love my story, they loved how passionate I was about the game and why I did it. Why I stayed at home, stayed at Clemson for a reason, to make sure I take care of my younger brothers and sisters. When I get drafted they're all going to go with me and that's because I've just been a big brother, been a father figure after my dad got killed in a car accident."

Sounds like a standout guy. Seems like he was forced to be a grown up when he was young. Cant see a guy like that having a Aldon-like issues

Apr 25, 2016 at 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by JustinNiner:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

"I met with 22 teams at the Combine," Lawson added. "A lot of teams love me, they love my story, they loved how passionate I was about the game and why I did it. Why I stayed at home, stayed at Clemson for a reason, to make sure I take care of my younger brothers and sisters. When I get drafted they're all going to go with me and that's because I've just been a big brother, been a father figure after my dad got killed in a car accident."

Sounds like a standout guy. Seems like he was forced to be a grown up when he was young. Cant see a guy like that having a Aldon-like issues

Sounds like Patrick Willis. He'd fit right in here!

Apr 25, 2016 at 12:33 PM

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Apr 25, 2016 at 12:33 PM

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If I were to pick two players that I think Baalke will draft in the first round it's either Lawson or Ronnie Stanley.