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2017 NFL Mock Draft: New Regimes Create New Problems

By Erik Lambert

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) walks on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) walks on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Baltimore Ravens

OLB. Auburn. Carl Lawson . 16. player. 26. Ozzie Newsome isn’t a fool. He knows the key to keeping his defense among the best in the league centers around the pass rush and the pass rush has centered around Terrell Suggs for years. Now the veteran is approaching his mid-30s and though the team has some quality players like Za’Darius Smith and Timmy Jernigan but nobody who can match what Suggs brings as a premium edge rusher. Often in such situations, it’s best to strike early in the draft. <p>Carl Lawson had some injury issues during a good part of college at Auburn. However, this year he seems to have finally shaken that bug and showcased how good he can be as a pass rusher. He clearly has the athleticism and burst desired in a 3-4 outside linebacker. The ability to bend the edge and then finish to the quarterback were on display multiple times. Getting a chance to learn from Suggs and Elvis Dumervil will only help his development.</p>

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