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2016 NFL Mock Draft 9.0: Last Call

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 15th overall pick to the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 15th overall pick to the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2016; Scottsdale , AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) runs during practice at Scottsdale Community College. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Scottsdale , AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) runs during practice at Scottsdale Community College. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Shaq Lawson. 11. player. 57. . DE. Clemson

While the Bears have made some good moves to bolster their linebacker group, little has been done to improve a defensive line which needs some help in pass rushing.

Clemson’s Shaq Lawson is a defensive end who can play with his hand on the ground or standing up as an outside rusher and have success in both.

For Chicago, drafting a player with his versatility is important to re-building a once proud defensive identity and gaining ground on the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.

Lawson will quickly become a player opposing offensive linemen have to account for on every snap and will give the Bears a competitive defense once again.

 

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