Carl Lawson, EDGE, Auburn. Ranked #42 overall on the 2017 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Cincinnati drafted him in Round 4, pick 116.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
56ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | SACK | TFL | QBH | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | CIN | 6-10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 44% | 55 |
| '19 | CIN | 2-14 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 58% | 73 |
| '20 | CIN | 4-11 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 68% | 85 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 12 | 11 | 62 | 61% | 71 | |
| '22 | NYJ | 7-10 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 58% | 73 |
| '23 | NYJ | 7-10 | — | — | — | 24% | 22 |
| '24 | DAL | 7-10 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 41% | 51 |
| '25 | BAL | 8-9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31% | 34 |
| Career | — | 24 | 24 | 101 | 55% | 56 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2017 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'1 ¾"
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Frame profile.
Weight
261 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.5"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.38"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2017 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.67 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
33"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
114"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.46 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.19 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
35 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Projected as a Round 2 pick, Carl Lawson fell to Round 4 on draft day — then went on to outperform 99% of EDGEs from the 2017 draft class.