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Giants take Lawrence No. 17 overall in NFL Draft

Former Clemson defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was taken No. 17 overall by the New York Giants.

Lawrence selection marks the first time in Clemson history three former Tigers were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.

His defensive line teammates Clelin Ferrell and Christian Wilkins were taken No. 4 and No. 13 earlier in the draft. It is also the second time in NFL Draft history three defensive linemen from the same college were taken in the first round of the draft.