{"id":61442,"date":"2019-03-20T10:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=61442"},"modified":"2021-12-28T21:48:28","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T02:48:28","slug":"dexter-lawrence-2019-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/03\/20\/dexter-lawrence-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Dexter Lawrence 2019 NFL Draft Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview
\n<\/strong>Position: <\/strong>Defensive line
\nHeight: <\/strong>6\u20194\u201d
\nWeight: <\/strong>342 pounds
\nSchool<\/strong>: Clemson Tigers<\/p>\n

Combine Performance Data:
\n<\/strong>40-yard dash: <\/strong>5.05 seconds
\nBench press:<\/strong> 36 reps (best among defensive linemen)<\/p>\n

Dexter Lawrence 2019 NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Three-year Clemson defensive tackle\u00a0Dexter Lawrence<\/a><\/strong> is entering the NFL after a fantastic collegiate tenure. Lawrence finished his 2018 season as one of the best interior defensive linemen in the college landscape. Playing in 13 games, Lawrence recorded 36 tackles, seven tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks, and one interception throughout his junior season. Constantly eating up double teams, Lawrence earned 2018 All-ACC honors for his efforts. Unfortunately, Lawrence couldn\u2019t help Clemson in the playoffs after testing positive<\/a> for a banned substance.<\/p>\n

Lawrence entered the college landscape as the envy of every organization’s eye. A five-star recruit, some were calling Lawrence the greatest prospect to ever come out of North Carolina. The Wake Forest native played up to that billing as a freshman, recording 62 tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss, and 6.5 sacks. His phenomenal play earned his ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year Honors and his stellar play was a big reason Clemson went on to win the National Title.<\/p>\n

Lawrence wasn\u2019t quite as good as a sophomore, but he was still one of the best defensive tackles in college football. Appearing in 11 games, Lawrence recorded 33 tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss, and two sacks. Additionally, Lawrence recorded the first forced fumble of his career. While his production and play took a dive, the sophomore was basically playing hurt for the entirety of the season.<\/p>\n

In all, Lawrence finished his collegiate career with 131 tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss, and 10 sacks. He is a two-time college football champion, a one-time ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, and a one-time member of the All-ACC team.<\/p>\n

Strengths<\/h2>\n