...quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) completes a pass to Julius Jones despite pressure from San Francisco 49ers' Manny Lawson in the second quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Seattle. (AP...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard, right, is brought down by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Manny Lawson (99) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 29...

MIAMI - DECEMBER 14: Manny Lawson #99 of the San Francisco 49ers blocks during an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at...

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 21: Manny Lawson #99 of the San Francisco 49ers pursues against the St. Louis Rams on December 21, 2008...

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald breaks the tackle of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Manny Lawson (99) in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in San...

...Marshawn Lynch (23) runs the ball for a 50 yard gain against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Manny Lawson (99) linebacker Takeo Spikes (51) and safety Mark Roman (26) during the 3rd quarter at Ralph...

Manny Lawson played in the shadow of Mario Williams at NC State

Irish receiver Arnaz Battle is corralled by Terrence Holt, left, and Manny Lawson