Clemson Football: Where will each Tiger be drafted, and by what team?

Clemson Football: Where will each Tiger be drafted, and by which NFL team?

By Barry Shuck | Apr 9, 2019

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is pursued by Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers during the second half in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Dexter Lawrence of the Clemson Tigers looks on from the sideline during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Round 2

Another club looking to establish a good run-stopping front is the Atlanta Falcons. They pick in the second-round at number 45 and already have Clemson alum Vic Beasley. Look for them to take DT Dexter Lawrence (6’-4”, 340 pounds).

The Falcons finished 25th at stopping the run in 2018 and allowed 124.9 yards per game average including 16 rushing TDs. In all likelihood, in the first-round, they will take a defensive end or cornerback, and then in Round 2 take another defender with an inside tackle.

Lawrence would provide the needed girth to help Atlanta fill the middle gaps with a strong player which played numerous years as a starter in a championship program. In fact, Lawrence’s two-gap ability is his strength and he will certainly become a highlighted run-stopper at the next level.

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