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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jets have edge, Browns get defensive in two-round projection

By Randy Gurzi

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats plays against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Commonwealth Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats plays against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Commonwealth Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 01: Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers reacts against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 01: Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers reacts against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

30. Green Bay Packers (via New Orleans Saints): Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson

Already adding a decent edge rusher earlier in this mock, the Green Bay Packers now turn their attention to their three-man front line. While this isn’t really a rough spot for them, they could do themselves a favor by stockpiling young talent all over the defensive side of the ball. The fact is, they’ve struggled for several years on defense and it could be time for an overhaul.

With this selection, which happens to come from the New Orleans Saints thanks to the Marcus Davenport trade a year ago, Green Bay lands Clemson nose tackle Dexter Lawrence. Listed at 6-4 and 340-pounds, Lawrence is an absolute load to deal with. He’s also shown that he’s more than just a space-eater as he’s registered 10 career sacks. However, that number has declined each season he’s played.

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While that has to be a concern, the bigger issue is the suspension he served to end his career with the Tigers when he was one of the Clemson defenders who reportedly failed a drug test. Had the draft taken place right after that news, Lawrence may have seen his stock fall. Thanks to the long offseason, he should have no problem putting that behind him and his talent will overrule any concerns — unless of course, the vetting process discovers that this wasn’t an isolated incident.

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