DeMarcus Lawrence was drafted No. 34 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Boise State. 157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 2 · #34 overall
DeMarcus Lawrence Boise State Draft
DeMarcus Lawrence was drafted No. 34 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Boise State. 157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #34
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 157
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 781st at Boise State
- Pro Bowls
- 5
The pick
How DeMarcus Lawrence came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 251 lbs
- Hometown
- Aiken, SC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 43 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Games played
- 157
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 781st among Boise State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6583% of career value
- Final season
- 202511 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 34
Who came off the board on either side of DeMarcus Lawrence.
Louisville · 1× Pro Bowl
UCLA
Nevada · 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Fresno State · 4× Pro Bowl
Boise State in the 2014 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Boise State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
DeMarcus Lawrence in the 2014 NFL Draft
DeMarcus Lawrence is a Defensive end out of Boise State selected No. 34 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2014 NFL Draft. 157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Boise State has produced 59 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 DeMarcus Lawrence drafted?
DeMarcus Lawrence was selected No. 34 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/demarcus-lawrence.
What college did DeMarcus Lawrence play for?
DeMarcus Lawrence played college football at Boise State in the Mountain West. See every Boise State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boise-state-broncos.
How did DeMarcus Lawrence's NFL career turn out?
157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Accolades: 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/demarcus-lawrence.