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2016 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Surprise at Number Nine

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 10, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) reacts between plays during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) reacts between plays during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 15. . DE. Clemson. Shaq Lawson. 12

A mini-run on Clemson Tigers could happen here as the Saints look to add some outside pressure to team up with their newly signed interior presence – Nick Fairley.

Shaq Lawson is the second member of a terrorizing duo which led the ACC Champion Tigers to the National Championship game.  With the talent to drop down into a 4-3 defensive end position when needed, Lawson will be better suited in the Saints’ 3-4 look as an outside linebacker.

Following a dramatic slide (29th to Arizona) in my previous mock draft, this pick shows the lengths a player can fall when a few dominoes tip differently.

 

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