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NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama

Player: Deontae Lawson

School: Alabama

Player Background

- 4-Star recruit

- All-American Bowl selection in High School

- Played basketball in High School

- No. 3 linebacker in the 2021 recruiting class

Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season

- 194 Total tackles

- 16 Tackles for a loss

- 5 Sacks

- 12 Pass Deflections

Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season

- 70.3 PFF Run Grade

- 59.5 PFF Pass Cov. Grade

- 13% Missed tackle

- 102 Defensive stops

Player Traits

- Good instincts and awareness to make plays

- Plugs running lanes consistently

- Underrated pass rush ability

- Reliable in pass coverage

- Quick reactions and reflexes to adjust to the play

Player Summary

Jihaad Campbell led the middle of the Alabama offense in 2024, but with him now in the NFL, that responsibility will fall on Lawson in 2025.