Football’s Lawson Named Semifinalist for Butkus Award

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football's Deontae Lawson was announced as a semifinalist for the 2025 Dick Butkus Award, the Butkus Foundation announced Tuesday morning.

Lawson is among 12 semifinalists vying for the Butkus, which is given annually to the nation's top linebacker. Four Crimson Tide players have won the award previously with Reuben Foster taking home the hardware most recently in 2016. Joining Foster on the list of Alabama linebackers to capture the honors are C.J. Mosley (2013), Rolando McClain (2009) and Derrick Thomas (1988).

Deontae Lawson
Linebacker, Redshirt Senior

The Crimson Tide's signal-caller on the defense
One of just 16 two-time permanent team captains in Alabama program history
Has helped Alabama to a 7-1 record and a perfect 5-0 mark in Southeastern Conference play
Directs a defensive unit that has allowed an average of just 18.3 points per game and 312.1 yards per game, with both figures ranking in the top 25 nationally
Totaled 47 tackles in eight games, second-most among all Tide defenders
Also produced 1.5 tackles for loss (-2 yards), three pass breakups, one quarterback hurry, a fumble recovery and one forced fumble

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Football’s Lawson Named Semifinalist for Butkus Award

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Deontae Lawson

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