Shaq Lawson

Buffalo Bills 19th pick

DE ·

Clemson · 2016–2025

110

Games

121

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Shaq Lawson is a former defensive end out of Clemson, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 19th overall pick (round 1) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played 110 regular-season games from 2016 to 2024, with the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets.

Draft Details

Year

2016

Round

Round 1

Pick

19th overall

Team

Buffalo Bills

Position

College

Clemson

Shaq Lawson Career Stats

Primary starter for 1 season.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2016	BUF	8	6	6	3	2	3	0	1	1
2017	BUF	10	13	16	3	4	5	0	2	1
2018	BUF	13	16	12	4	4	12	0	5	2
2019	BUF	14	19	11	12	6.5	18	0	2	1
2020	MIA	13	17	15	4	4	18	0	1	1
2021	NYJ	12	11	8	3	1	5	1	2	0
2022	BUF	14	16	12	6	3.5	9	0	1	1
2023	BUF	14	6	6	2	1	7	0	0	0
Career		98	104	86	37	26	77	1	14	7

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

6-3

Weight

269 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.70s

Vertical Jump

33"

Broad Jump

120"

3-Cone Drill

7.16s

Shuttle

4.21s

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