Could Lawson or Liner start over our current DL?

[Dual-Threat Rigby 8,852]

It's safe to assume Lemonier will come back and we'll have him and Ford with alot of experience, but Lawson and Liner are getting hyped up pretty much, so I'm wondering with a good enough showing, could one or both start by next Fall?

[JDUBB4AU 5,140]

Lawson yes..liner in 2nd rotation

[herktiger 0]

It's safe to assume Lemonier will come back and we'll have him and Ford with alot of experience, but Lawson and Liner are getting hyped up pretty much, so I'm wondering with a good enough showing, could one or both start by next Fall?

"Safe to assume Lemonier will come back"? Really?? Right now I'm more inclined to believe he will go pro unless his stock drops a lot.

[AUbritt 611]

It's safe to assume Lemonier will come back and we'll have him and Ford with alot of experience, but Lawson and Liner are getting hyped up pretty much, so I'm wondering with a good enough showing, could one or both start by next Fall?

"Safe to assume Lemonier will come back"? Really?? Right now I'm more inclined to believe he will go pro unless his stock drops a lot.

Yes, more inclined to think he will leave, too. Hard to say about the original question.

[Dual-Threat Rigby 8,852]

It's safe to assume Lemonier will come back and we'll have him and Ford with alot of experience, but Lawson and Liner are getting hyped up pretty much, so I'm wondering with a good enough showing, could one or both start by next Fall?

"Safe to assume Lemonier will come back"? Really?? Right now I'm more inclined to believe he will go pro unless his stock drops a lot.

Has he had a sack since the LSU game?!

[douggwilliams 61]

Lawson yes..liner in 2nd rotation

I agree. Lawson is the most impressive guy I think we are recruiting (or sorry in our class, I am still pessimistic). If we can keep Liner, I see him taking a year or so to fully develop. He has the body, I just dont think he has the quickness that Lawson has.

[Guest jrljr]

I feel like Corey will be told to wait. JMO. Unless he can sell the NFL scouts on the fact he was trying not to get injured, to which I would say "Welcome back Mr. Lemonier". The way I see it, they always have that shot. Starting 1st game? I dunno. Playing signifigant snaps? Likely. Liner (projects at DT) could start IMO at DE. At DT..mmmh? Lawson is so strong and quick that if he were to grow 2-4 inches and keep his frame, he could start at any DL position @ AU or anywhere else for that matter. MA is your STUD DT. Hands Down. If we were to have enough LB talent to show up I believe RF would look nice at DE as well as LB. Don't forget Bowers though.

[Dothan Eagle 0]

To start no, unless there is no defensive line come Jan 9. To play, heck yea!

[Dual-Threat Rigby 8,852]

I feel like Corey will be told to wait. JMO. Unless he can sell the NFL scouts on the fact he was trying not to get injured, to which I would say "Welcome back Mr. Lemonier". The way I see it, they always have that shot. Starting 1st game? I dunno. Playing signifigant snaps? Likely. Liner (projects at DT) could start IMO at DE. At DT..mmmh? Lawson is so strong and quick that if he were to grow 2-4 inches and keep his frame, he could start at any DL position @ AU or anywhere else for that matter. MA is your STUD DT. Hands Down. If we were to have enough LB talent to show up I believe RF would look nice at DE as well as LB. Don't forget Bowers though.

We (might) not end up with RF, but I get you.

[IronMan70 3,315]

Lawson maybe, Liner no.

[alexava 6,974]

i could

[milehighfan 1,240]

I think they both could. I mean our starting defensive line has nt set he bar all that high over the past three years.

[Wrights_Mill_Road 2]

lawson would start next year, maybe not the first game, but would be starter by halfway, imho. he is a beast; better than lemonier out of hs. he is an immediate impact player.

[TheBlueVue 177]

No way....rarely is a HS super star on defense ready to start in the SEC right away. Neither will start, but if they do, we're in much deeper ca-ca than I originally thought

[AUinGA44 265]

I don't think either starts next year. Look at how Clowney has dominated as a Soph. but didn't start as a Fr. (I know Ingram was there at the time but it's extremely rare for a Fr DL to make an immediate impact.)

[JDUBB4AU 5,140]

Start Alex over everyone

[johnjacob 44]

Isn't Liner interested in playing strong-side end? He has the size to be a SE right now. Does anyone know how strong he is? I think he could make a go at strong-side end.

[auburn4ever 1,266]

Yes they could. Foster could also start as a true freshman for Auburn.

[auburnpride99 6]

CL will not be back. Look at Mel Keipers big board. I hope I'm wrong. I'd love to see him come back and have a great year mentoring some of our new young talent.

[tigermac 11]

I am REALLY impressed with Carl Lawson, but I don't think he would start Game 1 over Lemonier or Ford. Those 2 guys would be seniors and are 2 of the best pass rushers in the SEC. I don't think Liner would have a chance to start at all. Both of them would probably get a lot of playing time though, with us mixing fronts under CEJ.

[gr82b4au 5,568]

At this point I would have to say yes. That being said, we should know a lot more about whether they stay with us once we hire a new DL coach. Hopefully soon.

[TeBoneAU 89]

No not IMO. Dominating under size players in high school does not translate to immediately dominating at the college level in most positions.

At this point I don't know if Lawson and Liner is better than the guys that are backups to Ford and Lemonier. I don't think

Delaine, Harrell, President, Sanders, Owens and Equae have been working their butts off to let some highly tauted true freshmen

come in and beat them out. I could be wrong but I would be shocked if either of them starts any game as true freshmen IF all of

the DE's on the current roster remains.

[Rednilla 5,406]

Lawson might could. Liner could play himself into the rotation, but I don't think he'll have what it takes to beat out Gabe or Angelo. Lawson would probably overtake Ford by midseason, and if Lemonier leaves early then he might step right in and take that spot. He has that kind of talent.

[DyeCampAlum 335]

I doubt it. It's extremely rare for HS player to be able to slide into a DL and play winning football. Clowney did it, but he improved enormously his second year, and he's an exception. It would be a very bad sign.

[NoALtiger 3,875]

Like many of you, I dont see either starting but definitely a good deal of playing time. There are just so many variables at this point to make a fair prediction really.