Manny Lawson was drafted No. 22 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft out of NC State. 143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 22 · #22 overall
Manny Lawson NC State Draft
Manny Lawson was drafted No. 22 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft out of NC State. 143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 143
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4711th at NC State
The pick
How Manny Lawson came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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NC State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 241 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 22 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Games played
- 143
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4711th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2349% of career value
- Final season
- 20159 years after the draft
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Manny Lawson.
Penn State · 5× Pro Bowl
Minnesota
Oklahoma · 2× Pro Bowl
South Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
NC State in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Manny Lawson in the 2006 NFL Draft
Manny Lawson is a Defensive end out of NC State selected No. 22 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft. 143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Manny Lawson drafted?
Manny Lawson was selected No. 22 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 22). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/manny-lawson.
What college did Manny Lawson play for?
Manny Lawson played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Manny Lawson's NFL career turn out?
143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/manny-lawson.