Auburn. Carl Lawson . 26. player. 55. The Pittsburgh Steelers have some serious questions to sort out for 2017 at linebacker. Lawrence Timmons and Jarvis Jones could both be gone. James Harrison will be 39-years old. They can’t afford to let the talent level slip right when it seems like this unit is ready to take the next step towards credibility. If that means having to use another 1st round pick at the position, so be it. This defense has always been built around great linebackers.
<p>Carl Lawson took a little while to get on track this year due to lingering injury problems but once he got healthy he was one of the most dynamic edge rushers in college football. He’s quick, explosive and packs a lot of punch in his slightly undersized frame. Getting into the backfield and finding the football is where he will make his money. That is exactly where the Steelers will want him. Together with Bud Dupree that could be a productive combination.</p>. OLB