When linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin first hit the pro scene, he left a very strong impression with the New York Jets. In his rookie season back in 2015, Mauldin totaled seven tackles and 4.0 sacks. He looked to be the real deal as a solid pass rusher with a lot of upside to develop into a top defender over time.
Unfortunately, since that rookie season, Mauldin has been on the decline. In his sophomore season in 2016, Mauldin totaled seven tackles again and 2.5 sacks. He then was hit with a severe back injury that required surgery to correct.