Shaq Lawson-DE/OLB-Clemson | Page 13

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 27, 2016 at 10:13 PM

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Trade back pick up Lawson and an extra 1st or 2nd and that would be great. I think Lawson winds up being the best pass rusher in the draft.

Apr 28, 2016 at 6:43 AM

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Originally posted by IHATELOWELLCOHN:
Trade back pick up Lawson and an extra 1st or 2nd and that would be great. I think Lawson winds up being the best pass rusher in the draft.

I don't think he's going to fall that far beyond 7. If we traded back a few spots and were still able to get him, there is no chance we would receive a 1st or 2nd round pick.

Apr 28, 2016 at 6:47 AM

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Originally posted by MeddlingKids:
I don't think he's going to fall that far beyond 7. If we traded back a few spots and were still able to get him, there is no chance we would receive a 1st or 2nd round pick.

This. Every year people convince themselves of these fantastic scenarios because they saw a guy lower on some random internet draft board. I think Lawson could easily go 9 or 10 so you arent going to be able to trade diwn very far and still take him.

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Apr 28, 2016 at 6:47 AM ]

Apr 28, 2016 at 6:58 AM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by MeddlingKids:
I don't think he's going to fall that far beyond 7. If we traded back a few spots and were still able to get him, there is no chance we would receive a 1st or 2nd round pick.

This. Every year people convince themselves of these fantastic scenarios because they saw a guy lower on some random internet draft board. I think Lawson could easily go 9 or 10 so you arent going to be able to trade diwn very far and still take him.

Agreed!

Apr 28, 2016 at 7:03 AM

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Would not be shocked at all if he was the pick @ 7. Fits Baalke's MO of pissing everyone here off by 'reaching'for his first rounder. I almost expect it actually.

Apr 28, 2016 at 7:27 AM

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Originally posted by TTown9ers:
Would not be shocked at all if he was the pick @ 7. Fits Baalke's MO of pissing everyone here off by 'reaching'for his first rounder. I almost expect it actually.

not everyone

would be a very good pick imo. maybe not best value, but in no way a bad pick. as phoenix and others mentioned, this is not a computer game were you can save and try again. trade back and pick him up around 15 might just not work.

Apr 28, 2016 at 7:30 AM

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Originally posted by TTown9ers:
Would not be shocked at all if he was the pick @ 7. Fits Baalke's MO of pissing everyone here off by 'reaching'for his first rounder. I almost expect it actually.

I don't think it would be a huge reach though...it all depends on who's on the board at 7 for me.

Apr 28, 2016 at 7:42 AM

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Originally posted by TTown9ers:
Would not be shocked at all if he was the pick @ 7. Fits Baalke's MO of pissing everyone here off by 'reaching'for his first rounder. I almost expect it actually.

Speak for yourself. I dont see Lawson as a reach at #7 and I wouldnt be pissed off.

You get a high character young passrusher that plays with a nonstop motor, that could be a strong team leader and is capable of immediately playing all three downs...I wouldnt be upset at all.

Lawson is a guy that I could see Bowman loving to work with especially.

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Apr 28, 2016 at 7:47 AM ]

Apr 28, 2016 at 7:44 AM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by TTown9ers:
Would not be shocked at all if he was the pick @ 7. Fits Baalke's MO of pissing everyone here off by 'reaching'for his first rounder. I almost expect it actually.

Speak for yourself. I dont see Lawson as a reach at #7 and I wouldnt be pissed off.

Same.

Apr 28, 2016 at 7:56 AM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Speak for yourself. I dont see Lawson as a reach at #7 and I wouldnt be pissed off.

You get a high character young passrusher that plays with a nonstop motor, that could be a strong team leader and is capable of immediately playing all three downs...I wouldnt be upset at all.

Lawson is a guy that I could see Bowman loving to work with especially.

I don't really see it as a reach either. Was more of a comment in
regard to how it will be seen by most of NN. hence the ' ' ....

Apr 28, 2016 at 7:58 AM

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Originally posted by TTown9ers:
I don't really see it as a reach either. Was more of a comment in
regard to how it will be seen by most of NN. hence the ' ' ....

No matter who the 49ers pick I think some portion of fans will be pissed off pretty much. Its the same thing every year.

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Apr 28, 2016 at 7:58 AM ]

Apr 28, 2016 at 8:59 AM

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I see this being the pick. His numbers are amazing, over 12 sacks and 25 tackles for loss this year. A tackle for loss is about as good as a sack and would look good on our Def. Reminds me of a Terrell Suggs, big body guy who can stand up to the NFL. He played in big time games and put up big numbers.

May 16, 2016 at 1:09 PM

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NFL on ESPNVerified account ‏@ESPNNFL 1h1 hour ago

Bills announce that 1st round pick Shaq Lawson will undergo shoulder surgery tomorrow.

*Expected to miss 4-6 months

May 16, 2016 at 1:32 PM

#194

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Originally posted by NorthBay49er:
NFL on ESPNVerified account ‏@ESPNNFL 1h1 hour ago

Bills announce that 1st round pick Shaq Lawson will undergo shoulder surgery tomorrow.

*Expected to miss 4-6 months

Man wonder if he knew about it the whole process or if it's something the bills discovered doing a real thorough physical

May 16, 2016 at 2:03 PM

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Originally posted by footballxpaul:

Originally posted by NorthBay49er:
NFL on ESPNVerified account ‏@ESPNNFL 1h1 hour ago

Bills announce that 1st round pick Shaq Lawson will undergo shoulder surgery tomorrow.

*Expected to miss 4-6 months

Man wonder if he knew about it the whole process or if it's something the bills discovered doing a real thorough physical

It was reported by adam schefter leading up to the draft that he heard Shaq Lawson would need surgery on his shoulder.
Shaq lawson came out and denied the reports and said he didn't know where those rumors came from.
Looks like the rumors were true