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.