2016 NFL Mock Draft: 7 Rounds of Trade-Fueled Mayhem

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player. 56. <p>The Cincinnati Bengals are left picking up the pieces after yet another painful playoff exit.  All they can do now is move forward, continuing to enhance their roster until it’s good enough to finally get them over the hump.  Adding another edge rusher couldn’t possibly hurt their cause what with age becoming a factor with Carlos Dunlap and Michael Johnson.</p> <p>What a coup they seem to hatch here as they not only got a perfect fit for their scheme in Shaq Lawson but were able to still get him after trading back to the end of the first round.  The Clemson defensive end remains one of the more intriguing pass rushers in the class, with a big body that is packed with power.  His 12.5 sacks in 2015 proved he could attack the quarterback with consistency.  While perhaps not as athletically gifted as his teammate Dodd, he has the potential versatility to move inside and outside to create pressure from different angles.</p>. DE. Clemson. Shaq Lawson. 31

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