3 Giants land on ESPN's top 100 players
With the regular season rapidly approaching, media outlets are beginning to release their predictions for the 2024 campaign.
ESPN's NFL Nation staff recently published who they believe will be the top 100 players of the upcoming season, which featured three Giants - outside linebacker Brian Burns, defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence and offensive tackle Andrew Thomas.
Let's start with Burns, who was the highest-ranked Giant at No. 36.
"So far, Burns has impressed," wrote ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "Cornerback Nick McCloud said he was in "awe" of the explosion Burns possesses at his size (250 pounds). The Giants even think Burns can take his game to the next level playing with Dexter Lawrence II in the middle and Kayvon Thibodeaux on the other side."
Burns registered eight sacks, 16 tackles for loss, 18 quarterback hits, one forced fumble and two passes defensed across 16 games last season. His 46 career sacks are tied for 12th in the NFL since he entered the league in 2019, while his 59 tackles for loss are tied for sixth-most in that span. He also has eight forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries to go with his 95 quarterback hits.
The 26-year-old registered a pass rush win rate of 20.4 percent over the past four seasons, Raanan noted, which ranks 14th among all players during that span.
Burns has never recorded fewer than 7.5 sacks and 16 quarterback hits in a season, which he did as a rookie. He posted career-highs in sacks (12.5) and quarterback hits (22) in 2022, when he earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl nod.
He is one of only eight players in NFL history to record at least 7.5 sacks in each of their first five seasons.
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Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns lines up for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Brian Burns (0) celebrates a sack during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 29. 2023 in Charlotte, NC. {"DUNCAN BOONE" via AP)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) reacts against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns smiles after their win against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) tries to adjust to the ball carrier as he gets into the backfield during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) takes the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (34) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) during an NFL football game, Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) celebrates after making a stop on defense during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) celebrates a sack during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) on defense during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) points during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 24-10. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) lines up against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) reacts during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) on defense during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) celebrates after making a play on defense during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) plays against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 24-10. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown and linebacker Brian Burns tackle Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) works against New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (71) during an NFL football game, Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns forces a fumble by Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) tackles Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) on the run in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) and linebacker Haason Reddick (43) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns celebrates after sacking Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris lays on the ground after getting tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) celebrates a sack during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is hit by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) and Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes Sr. (98) after he passes the ball during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns forces a fumble by Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns forces a fumble by Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) hangs on as Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns, top, makes the stop during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled on the run by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 09, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) is pressured by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) passes under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 02, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson gets sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson, right, and defensive end Brian Burns, left, react after a defensive play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (53) runs for a touchdown following a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns reacts after making a tackle against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (53) lines up against Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Jordan Mills (79) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) reacts following a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (53) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (53) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) forcing a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns enters the field before the start of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) on defense against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns walks on the field following an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) reacts during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) runs with the ball and is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) in action during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) plays against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) eyes the quarterback before a snap at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) plays against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) is pressured by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) is pressured by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns lines up for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Next on the list was Dexter Lawrence, who came in at No. 54.
"Lawrence's numbers as a nose tackle are unmatched," Raanan wrote. "He racked up 24 quarterback pressures last season lined up across the center, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. No one else had more than eight. Look no further than what Aaron Rodgers said after facing him two years ago to see the respect he now commands around the league. "No. 97 is a premier player. And needs to probably get more recognition for the ability that he has," Rodgers said. He's starting to get noticed."
Lawrence was once again one of the most dominant defensive linemen in the NFL last season.
He registered 4.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, 21 quarterback hits and two passes defensed to go with his 53 total tackles (32 solo). He did this despite missing one game and playing limited snaps in the final five contests of the season.
Lawrence also recorded 65 total pressures on the season, which topped his previous career-high of 63 set in 2022.
Following the 2023 campaign, the defensive lineman was named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press in addition to making the NFLPA's Players' All-Pro Team, both for the second consecutive season. This came after he was also named to his second straight Pro Bowl.
Lawrence is one of four players since individual sacks were tracked in 1982 to record at least 20 sacks and 250 tackles in their first five seasons with the Giants, according to ESPN stats, joining Jason Pierre-Paul, Carl Banks and Leonard Marshall.
View photos of defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence's career with the Giants.
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New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) talks to his teammates before a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Arizona won 27-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence signs autographs prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) runs around the edge as Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) blocks during an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 23-17 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 23-17 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) pass rushes into the backfield during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 23-17 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) pass rushes into the backfield during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 23-17 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) gets set at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants in overtime, 23-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
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New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) gets set at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants in overtime, 23-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday December 29th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants first round draft pick Dexter Lawrence, selected 17th overall, talks to reporters during NFL football rookie camp, Friday, May 3, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59), defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) look on during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants in overtime, 23-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackles Dexter Lawrence (97) and Dalvin Tomlinson (94) before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday December 29th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday December 29th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive linemen B.J. Hill (95), Dexter Lawrence (97), Dalvin Tomlinson (94) and Leonard Williams (99) lead the team onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday December 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) rushes during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants in overtime, 23-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 23-17 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) rushes during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants in overtime, 23-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) celebrates a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with defensive end Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New York Giants defensive linemen Dalvin Tomlinson (94) and Dexter Lawrence (97) look into the backfield during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Chicago. The Bear defeated the Giants 19-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws a pass while being pressured by New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Chicago. The Bear defeated the Giants 19-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday November 24, 2019 in Chicago (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) sits at his locker before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday November 24, 2019 in Chicago (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence II (97) is double teamed as he pass rushes during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Colts 19-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence II (97) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Colts 19-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
Former Clemson standouts and now current NFL players (l-r) Dexter Lawrence-New York Giants and Adam Humphries-Tennessee Titans, greet the fans during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) wraps up Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during a Monday Night NFL football game Monday November 4, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick (72) blocks New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) during an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, NJ. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 38-17. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick (72) blocks New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Dallas won 37-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97), defensive end Dalvin Tomlinson (94) and offensive tackle Nate Solder (76) before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday October 27, 2019 in Detroit. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) attempts to block field goal during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday October 27, 2019 in Detroit. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to pass as New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) closes in during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday October 20, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) react after the Dallas Cowboys scored a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) rushes during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Giants, 35-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) rushes during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Giants, 35-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) waits for the snap against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) celebrates after a defensive play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. The Giants defeated the Buccaneers 32-31. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) and linebacker Oshane Ximines (53) sack Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) and linebacker Oshane Ximines (53) sack Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) attempts to block the ball on a kick during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 35-17. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday September 15, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants players, including Antonio Hamilton (30), Sterling Shepard (87), Michael Thomas, and Dexter Lawrence (97) celebrate after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New York Giants defensive tackle Olsen Pierre (72) and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) take down Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) rushes against Buffalo Bills offensive guard Quinton Spain (67) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Bills defeated the Giants, 28-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) is tackled during an NFL football game by New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence II (97) and his teammates, Sunday Sept. 8, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 35-17. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
New York Giants outside linebacker Alec Ogletree (47) and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) rush during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Bills defeated the Giants, 28-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) hypes up the crowd during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Bills defeated the Giants, 28-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) shakes hands with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during NFL training camp on Thursday July 25, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) before an NFL football preseason game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, August 28, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence II (97) rushes during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants defeated the Bears 32-13. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a preseason week 2 game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, August 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackles B.J. Hill, Dexter Lawrence (97) and Dalvin Tomlinson (94) before an NFL football preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Cincinnati. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during NFL training camp on Thursday July 25, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants first round draft pick Dexter Lawrence talks to the media on the first day of rookie mini camp on Friday May 3, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence (97) on the first day of rookie mini camp on Friday May 3, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Dexter Lawrence, the New York Giants No. 17 overall draft pick, talks to reporters during NFL football rookie camp, Friday, May 3, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence (97) practices during rookie mini camp on Saturday May 4, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
New York Giants DL Dexter Lawrence (97) during a week 15 game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants DL Dexter Lawrence (97) during a week 13 game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
Rookie Halloween visit to Hackensack University Medical Center
Service members at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
21 Bridges Premiere at Lincoln Center.
Rookie Halloween visit to Hackensack University Medical Center
New York Giants DL Dexter Lawrence (97) during a week 7 game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) takes part in a week 4 regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on Sunday October 6th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a week 17 regular season game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on Sunday December 29th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Clemson defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (90) sacks Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4), during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Clemson's Dexter Lawrence, right, and Christian Wilkins runs drills during NFL Pro Day Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Clemson's Dexter Lawrence runs drills during NFL Pro Day Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Portraits of Clemson defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence during the NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Portraits of Clemson defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence during the NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Portraits of Clemson defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence during the NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Clemson's Dexter Lawrence runs drills during NFL Pro Day, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Portraits of Clemson defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence during the NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Portraits of Clemson defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence during the NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Clemson defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence does the bench press drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Clemson's Dexter Lawrence (90) celebrates his sack of Miami's Malik Rosier (12) during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Clemson defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (90) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Clemson, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jon Barash)
Clemson defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney greets defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (90) during team practice at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Clemson is scheduled to play Notre Dame in the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff Saturday. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Clemson defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, left, sacks Auburn quarterback Jeremy Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)