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Rams add to talented front with Justin Lawler

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The Los Angeles Rams have selected edge rusher Justin Lawler out of SMU in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft, 244th overall.

Lawler recorded 9.5 sacks during his final season at SMU.

Justin Lawler Bio

Position: DE/OLB
School: SMU
College Experience: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 262 lbs

What the analysts are saying

  • "Flashes upper-body power to shed blockers and makes tackles behind the line of scrimmage." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com

Athletic testing

Event Result
40-yard Dash 5.02 sec
Bench Press 22 (pro day)
Vertical Jump 30.5 inches (pro day)
Broad Jump 106 inches (pro day)
3-Cone Drill 7.44 sec (pro day)
20-yd Shuttle 4.46 sec (pro day)

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