Shaq Lawson-DE/OLB-Clemson | Page 12

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 25, 2016 at 12:34 PM

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Matt Miller Verified account ‏@nfldraftscout Shaq Lawson to the Bears is heating up. They've done a ton of work on the Clemson edge rusher.

Apr 25, 2016 at 12:35 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Matt Miller Verified account ‏@nfldraftscout Shaq Lawson to the Bears is heating up. They've done a ton of work on the Clemson edge rusher.

lol heating up

Apr 25, 2016 at 12:36 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Matt Miller Verified account ‏@nfldraftscout Shaq Lawson to the Bears is heating up. They've done a ton of work on the Clemson edge rusher.

Watch Baalke trade up to #5 and draft Lawson

Apr 25, 2016 at 12:36 PM

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Lawson, playing on an injured MCL, had two sacks and four tackles. He didn't practice all week and was receiving extra treatment right up until game time. I tell him that if I were in his position, with my first-round draft status on the line, in all honesty I might not go out there on a bum knee – not in a game I'm playing for free.

"That wasn't even a question at all," Lawson says. "I wasn't even thinking about it. I was just thinking about going to win the National Championship. So, even if I only had one leg, I was going to go out there and play."

http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/04/22/nfl-draft-clemson-pass-rushers-kevin-dodd-shaq-lawson

Apr 25, 2016 at 12:39 PM

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I wish the 49ers could snag both Lawson and Conklin in the first. Might not be the absolute best at their position but are both tough, hard working guys with outstanding character and they truly do seem to love the game and can be counted on to give you 100% of what they have whenever they are out on the field.

Apr 25, 2016 at 1:12 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
I wish the 49ers could snag both Lawson and Conklin in the first. Might not be the absolute best at their position but are both tough, hard working guys with outstanding character and they truly do seem to love the game and can be counted on to give you 100% of what they have whenever they are out on the field.

I think both might end up going in the first 15 picks. Id be fine with Lawson at 7 or Conklin in a slight trade down. They would bob be able to start right away. Baalke really needs to nail this draft and landing either one would be a step in the right direction

Apr 26, 2016 at 10:34 PM

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I could see the 49ers trading down a bit and taking Lawson. He could be a great 3-4 OLB. It would allow us to cut Brooks and save all that money and sign a good free....nevermind.

But this guy is a physical stud. His spin move is tested to be as fast as Ezekiel Elliot's.

He's a very powerful 3-4 OLB and reminds me a bit of a more athletic Aldon Smith.

Apr 27, 2016 at 11:13 AM

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https://twitter.com/NFL/status/725346283452399617

Apr 27, 2016 at 11:28 AM

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I'm starting to think Lawson is going to be our selection at #7.

Apr 27, 2016 at 2:09 PM

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Originally posted by MeddlingKids:
I'm starting to think Lawson is going to be our selection at #7.

Would have no problem with this at all. He's the guy I think we will regret passing on if we go OT. Even if we get a great OT, Lawson is going to be a stud.

Apr 27, 2016 at 7:46 PM

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If Buckner is gone I would be happy with this pick

Apr 27, 2016 at 7:48 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
I wish the 49ers could snag both Lawson and Conklin in the first. Might not be the absolute best at their position but are both tough, hard working guys with outstanding character and they truly do seem to love the game and can be counted on to give you 100% of what they have whenever they are out on the field.

That would be amazing!

Apr 27, 2016 at 7:51 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
https://twitter.com/NFL/status/725346283452399617

My kind of guy. I used to tape them. It made for great comedy to watch them a few years later.

Apr 27, 2016 at 8:10 PM

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Originally posted by Trath44:
I could see the 49ers trading down a bit and taking Lawson. He could be a great 3-4 OLB. It would allow us to cut Brooks and save all that money and sign a good free....nevermind.

But this guy is a physical stud. His spin move is tested to be as fast as Ezekiel Elliot's.

He's a very powerful 3-4 OLB and reminds me a bit of a more athletic Aldon Smith.

Don't get the Aldon Smith comparison at all. Smith was successful because of his arm length. Lawson has short arms for a pass rusher (<33"). He's successful because of his motor and may be better as a run stuffer than a pass rusher in the pros. 7 seems high for him, but I wouldn't hate if we drafted him or Conklin after a trade back. We're guaranteed at least one of Ramsey, Tunsil, Buckner, Bosa, and Stanley.

Apr 27, 2016 at 8:35 PM

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I'd love to trade back with Titans and get an additonal 2