2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 1.1: Shaking Up the First Round

31. <p>Three of the Giants’ 2015 starters on the defensive line are free agents, and none are expected to return. If New York doesn’t bring a top-10 lineman to the Big Apple then it won’t matter what Eli Manning is able to do, they will be picking in the top-10 again in 2017.</p> <p>Shaq Lawson out of Clemson is one half of a book-end duo that played for a National Championship in the 2015 season.  Against Notre Dame’s top-10 rated offensive tackle, Ronnie Stanley, Lawson tallied seven tackles including three in the backfield.</p> <p>The penetration Lawson can produce is what the Giants need to add next to defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins.</p> <p>In his career, Lawson totaled 20 sacks and more than 45 tackles for a loss.  Despite an injury to his knee late in the 2015 season, teams should look to lock up this talented player early in day one.</p> <p>He is scheduled to appear at the NFL Scouting Combine, and how his knee looks there, along with his pro day performance will go a long way to convincing teams he’s ready for an NFL career.</p> <p>The edge on a defensive line has never been more important than in today’s NFL, and Shaq will provide the Giants with a solid edge defender for years to come.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Previously:  Shaq Lawson – DE – Clemson</strong></p>. DE. Clemson. Shaq Lawson. 10. player