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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Dexter Lawrence continues to rise

By Rucker Haringey

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 2: Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers #90 celebrates a tackle against the Kent State Golden Flashes on September 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 2: Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers #90 celebrates a tackle against the Kent State Golden Flashes on September 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/Getty Images) /
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ANN ARBOR, MI – SEPTEMBER 22: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines rushes the quarterback behind the block of Brenden Jaimes #76 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers on September 22, 2018 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 56-10. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI – SEPTEMBER 22: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines rushes the quarterback behind the block of Brenden Jaimes #76 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers on September 22, 2018 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 56-10. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Defensive Tackle. Michigan. Rashan Gary. 11. player. 46.

The Colts would certainly like to draft a receiver like A.J. Brown, but in this mock, he comes off the board one pick too early. That means Indianapolis will take a long look at improving their defensive line. Adding a disruptive tackle like Rashan Gary could really transform Frank Reich’s defense.

If the draft were based on talent alone, Gary would go much higher than this. Unfortunately, he doesn’t play up to his potential very often. Watching him on film on a weekly basis must be a maddening exercise for the Michigan coaching staff.

When he’s locked in, he uses his massive frame to move interior offensive lineman around at will. He’s never going to be a great pass rusher, but Gary is the type of defender who can clog the middle against the run. That isn’t a great fit in every defensive system, but it works well for how the Colts want to play.

Gary is a prospect who will really need to ace his pre-draft interviews to solidify his stock. If he engages with decision makers he’ll have a chance to shoot up the draft board. If he comes off as aloof or standoffish, he could fall outside of the first round altogether. Gary will be one of the more volatile names heading into the draft.

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