FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons are expected to pick either a defensive end (Shaq Lawson) or a linebacker (Reggie Ragland/Darron Lee) with the 17th overall pick in the NFL draft, which is set for Thursday through Saturday in Chicago.
Lawson, a former Clemson standout, has been in regular contact with Falcons defensive line coach Bryan Cox.
But is Lawson “just a guy?”
In NFL scouting terms, being called “just a guy” is a derogatory term.
Former Atlanta Falcons defensive back Louis Riddick, ESPN’s front office insider, is concerned that Lawson is a major slacker.