The general notion when the New York Giants drafted defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence at No. 17 overall was, “Great, still no pass-rusher.”
The Giants drafted quarterback Daniel Jones at No. 6, a spot where many thought they would go with an edge rusher. So the fact that they didn’t draft one at No. 17 raised eyebrows across the fanbase.
Lawrence is mostly known for being a run-stuffer. His reputation is one that doesn’t include the pass-rushing abilities that other players in this draft class contain.
However, Lawrence doesn’t want to be known for that.