Keli Lawson

Lawson projects as an undrafted free agent with developmental potential in a 3-4 or hybrid front. He's a physical, downhill thumper who plays with consistent effort and understands gap responsibility, making him attractive to teams seeking depth linebacker help. His floor is special teams contributor; his ceiling is a rotational defender in a scheme that simplifies his reads and maximizes his run-stop ability.

Lawson's athletic profile (40-time, vertical, shuttle times) likely tested in the 50th percentile or below for the position, raising sustainability questions at the FBS level and NFL concerns about his ability to redirect on faster offensive weapons. His limited production against UCF's competition level—a Group of Five program—compounds concerns about whether his tape translates, and his coverage deficiencies could keep him pinned in base packages, limiting snap count upside.