Carl Lawson

Cincinnati Bengals 116th pick

DE ·

Auburn · 2017–2025

Games

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Carl Lawson is a former defensive end out of Auburn, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 116th overall pick (round 4) in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played 90 regular-season games from 2017 to 2025, with the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens.

Draft Details

Year

2017

Round

Round 4

Pick

116th overall

Team

Cincinnati Bengals

Position

College

Auburn

Carl Lawson Career Stats

Primary starter for 2 seasons.
Ranks 9th in the 2017 draft class in sacks (32).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	FF
2017	CIN	13	10	6	8	8.5	21	0
2018	CIN	6	4	2	1	1	8	0
2019	CIN	12	17	6	6	5	22	0
2020	CIN	16	18	18	4	5.5	32	2
2022	NYJ	16	17	15	9	7	24	1
2023	NYJ	4	1	3	0	0	0	0
2024	DAL	11	5	8	4	5	15	1
2025	BAL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
Career		79	72	59	32	32	122	4

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-2

Weight

261 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.67s

Bench Press

35 reps

Vertical Jump

33"

Broad Jump

114"

3-Cone Drill

7.46s

Shuttle

4.19s

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