NFL Mock Draft: Week 14

By Brad Weiss | Dec 7, 2016

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

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Don’t look now, but the Baltimore Ravens appear to be back, and they certainly are the cream of the AFC North this season. Quarterback Joe Flacco had one of the better games of his season on Sunday, throwing for four touchdowns against a red-hot Miami team. He is getting good play out of an odd collection of wide receivers, and his defense looks up to the task of possibly making a run this season.

Next April, the team should look to continue adding pieces to their defense, and Auburn’s Carl Lawson is a very intriguing talent. Not only does Lawson do a nice job getting to the quarterback, but he also has the skill set to play both linebacker and on the edge. He would fit perfectly into the Ravens system, and would give the team another defensive star that opponents fear.

Adding a player like Lawson would give the team some star power that is currently lacking on the defensive side of the ball. Terrell Suggs is getting up there in age, and while safety Eric Weddle was a nice pickup, he also may only have a few years left. Lawson would fit right in with the culture around the building in Baltimore, and it also won’t hurt that he would have Suggs’ ear early in his career.

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