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Justin Blaine Lawler (born December 23, 1994) is an American football outside linebacker. He played college football at SMU.

Justin Lawler

Personal information
Born:	(1994-12-23) December 23, 1994 (age 27) Pottsboro, Texas
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:	Pottsboro (Pottsboro, Texas)
College:	SMU
Position:	Linebacker
NFL Draft:	2018 / Round: 7 / Pick: 244
Career history
Los Angeles Rams (2018–2021) Tennessee Titans (2022)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (LVI)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2021
Total tackles: 7
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Lawler attended Pottsboro High School in Pottsboro, Texas. He is related to Los Angeles Clippers Hall of Fame commentator Ralph Lawler.[1]

College career

While only ranked as a two-star prospect from Texas, Lawler's first-team all-state selection (124 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 13 sacks; 44 catches, 719 yards, 11 touchdowns receiving) portended a good career at SMU. The former high school power lifter was ready to play right away, earning time in all 12 games as a true freshman (23 tackles) and getting some time on offense (three-yard touchdown, two-point conversion). Lawler earned the starting job as a sophomore, lining up for every game and leading the Mustangs with 64 tackles, nine for loss while compiling five sacks. His break-out season came in 2016, garnering first-team American Athletic Conference accolades, racking up 65 stops and leading the team with 15 tackles for loss and six sacks. Lawler gained first-team all-conference recognition as a senior, as well, racking up 74 tackles, 15.5 for loss, 9.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and three blocked kicks for the Mustangs.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄8 in (1.93 m)	263 lb (119 kg)	32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m)	9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m)	5.03 s	1.78 s	2.88 s	4.46 s	7.44 s	30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m)	8 ft 10 in (2.69 m)	22 reps
All values from Southern Methodist Pro Day[3]

Los Angeles Rams

Lawler was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round (244th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[4] During his rookie year in 2018, Lawler played in six games and recorded six tackles.

On September 2, 2019, Lawler was placed on injured reserve after undergoing foot surgery.[5]

On September 5, 2020, Lawler was waived/injured during final roster cuts by the Rams,[6] and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.[7]

On August 31, 2021, Lawler was waived by the Rams and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[8] Lawler won his first Super Bowl ring when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

Tennessee Titans

On February 23, 2022, Lawler signed with the Tennessee Titans.[9] He was released on August 22, 2022.[10]

References

External links

• SMU Mustangs bio

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