DeMarcus Lawrence

DeMarcus Lawrence came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (34th overall) in 2014, drafted out of Boise State; Butler County JC. He's currently with SEA, in his 13th season in the league. He graded out among the best DEFs in the league last season — a 78.3 ScoutIndex Rating, the 96th percentile at the position.

Size

6'3", 254#

College

Boise State; Butler County JC

Draft

Rd 2, 34th overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2026

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

90.6

98th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

4 games

Splash plays×0.15+2.67

Pass rush×0.3+3.50

Ball skills×0.25-0.69

Run defense×0.2+2.77

Availability×0.1-1.11

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G
2026	SEA	57.7	6
2025	SEA	78.3	16
2024	DAL	90.6	4
2023	DAL	72.3	16
2022	DAL	73	17
2021	DAL	99	7
2020	DAL	83.6	16
2019	DAL	71.3	15
2018	DAL	90.2	16
2017	DAL	96	16
2016	DAL	60.3	6
2015	DAL	77.7	16
2014	DAL	42.4	6

Career profile

DeMarcus Lawrence has appeared in 157 regular-season games across 13 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DAL (2014–2024), SEA (2025–2026).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2017: a 96.0, in the 100th percentile among DEFs that year.

2024 splits

regular season

2024 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 1	CLE	—	99
Week 2	NO	—	40.1
Week 3	BAL	—	40.1
Week 4	NYG	—	73

DeMarcus Lawrence — common questions

What position does DeMarcus Lawrence play?: DeMarcus Lawrence is listed as an LB.
Which teams has DeMarcus Lawrence played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), DeMarcus Lawrence has played for DAL (2014–2024), SEA (2025–2026).
Where did DeMarcus Lawrence go to college?: DeMarcus Lawrence played college football at Boise State; Butler County JC.
When was DeMarcus Lawrence drafted?: DeMarcus Lawrence was selected in round 2, 34th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has DeMarcus Lawrence scored?: DeMarcus Lawrence has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is DeMarcus Lawrence's ScoutIndex Rating?: DeMarcus Lawrence rated 57.7 for 2026, the 73rd percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Sam DarnoldQB · 2026
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR · 2026
Drew LockQB · 2026
Emanuel WilsonRB · 2026
Rashid ShaheedWR · 2026
Cooper KuppWR · 2026
George HolaniRB · 2026
Jadarian PriceRB · 2026

Drafted in round 2, 2014

Xavier Su'a-FiloG · pick 33
Joel BitonioG · pick 35
Derek CarrQB · pick 36
Ra'Shede HagemanDT · pick 37
Austin Seferian-JenkinsTE · pick 38
Marqise LeeWR · pick 39
Kyle Van NoyMLB · pick 40
Lamarcus JoynerS · pick 41