Back to the Cincinnati Bengals Newsfeed

2 SMU defensive linemen are making their way to the NFL, 1 with a position change in mind

It wasn’t too long ago that the Bengals drafted a massive defensive end out of Southern Methodist University. That was, of course, the 6’8”, 298 pound Margus Hunt; the Bengals’ second round pick back in 2013.

This year there are two more defensive ends coming out of SMU and one has received quite a few comparisons to the Estonian giant who is entering his second year with the Colts. That’s Justin Lawler who weighs in at 6’4”, 262 pounds and isn’t as athletic as Hunt but has the same impressive ability to block kicks as Hunt and boasts some similar defensive abilities, too.