Establishing a dominant defensive front is essential to success in the NFL, and New York Giants GM Dave Gettleman has made that a priority since his hiring two years ago. Drafting Dexter Lawrence, trading for Leonard Williams, and signing Markus Golden were all significant decisions that were aimed towards the development of the trenches and stopping the run.
Lawrence, who was the Giants’ 17th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, has had a stellar rookie campaign, logging 35 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 9 QB hits. He has been double-teamed frequently, considering his 342LB frame.