Boise State DE Lawrence opts for NFL Draft

Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence decided to forgo his senior season at Boise State and enter the 2014 NFL Draft, according to an ESPN report on Friday.

Lawrence, who led the Mountain West Conference this season with 20 1/2 tackles for loss, is ranked the 12th-best prospect at his position by NFLDraftScout.com and projected as a third- or fourth-round pick.

Lawrence finished the 2013 season with 72 tackles (39 solos), 10 1/2 sacks and three forced fumbles.

The Broncos' season ended on Christmas Eve with a 38-23 loss to Oregon State in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl.