Dexter
Lawrence.
Dexter
Lawrence.
Clemson· 6'4"· 342 lb· 5.05s 40
The Giants run a 3-4 defense, utilizing multiple fronts and an emphasis on versatility across the defensive line.
Potential Year 1 starter as a nose tackle or 3-technique, with a ceiling to be a dominant, run-stuffing interior anchor for years to come.
A weak-side 4-3 defensive end, where his size and lack of elite pass-rush bend would be exploited.
His size and powerful build are ideal for anchoring against the run in a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme, allowing him to control multiple gaps.
Selected #17 overall in Round 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft by New York Giants out of Clemson.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
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| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Clemson | 14 | 63 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Clemson | 11 | 34 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Clemson | 13 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | — | 38 | 129 | 10.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Dexter Lawrence has played his entire career with the New York Giants, developing into one of the NFL's most dominant interior defensive linemen. He has earned multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections.