Name:

Carl Lawson

High School/Hometown:

Milton (Alpharetta, Ga.)

Height/Weight:

6-3, 255

Position:

Defensive end

2012 Season Recap:

Spent most of the season making sacks, in fact 27 of them. He had 78 tackles, including 44 for a loss. He had 15 sacks as a junior.

Recruiting Rankings:

247 Sports:

5-stars, No. 24 overall, No. 1 defensive end, No. 3 in Georgia

ESPN:

5-stars, No. 2 overall, No. 2 defensive end, No. 2 in Georgia

Rivals:

5-stars, No. 4 overall, No. 1 defensive end, No. 2 in Georgia

Scout:

33-stars, No. 77 overall, 7 defensive end, No. 7 in Georgia

Honors & Awards:

Top-ranked defensive end nationally by 247 Sports and Rivals. First team Under Armour All-American and played in the Under Armour All-American Game.

Potential Impact:

A top-notch athlete with a football background - his father, Carl, was a fullback at Georgia Tech - Lawson has a chance to jump in for early playing time as Auburn tries to recapture its lost defensive magic.

Scout's Take:

"Of all the players in this class, Lawson is probably the most college-ready. He has a quick first step, uses his hands well and has a variety of techniques to rush the passer. The feeling here is that he can at least line up on third down and rush the passer during his first year with the program." - JC Shurburtt, National Recruiting Director for 247 Sports

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