For several years, the Dallas Cowboys were in search for their next War Daddy pass rusher after the team opted to part ways with legendary linebacker DeMarcus Ware back in 2014. Little did Dallas know that they already had one in a second rounder selected that same year out of Boise State similarly named DeMarcus Lawrence.
After a rookie season cut in half due to a foot injury, the young defensive end showed signs of potential in his second year posting 8.0 sacks. Unfortunately, a four-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy combined with a nagging back injury led to a drastic drop in production in 2016 (11 tackles, 1.