2024 Football Roster
Deontae Lawson
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 239
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Mobile, Ala.
- High School:
- Mobile Christian
2025
The Crimson Tide's signal-caller on defense ... wears the green dot for Alabama ... selected as a permanent team captain for the 2025 season ... one of only 16 players to be named a two-time team captain in program history after being selected in 2024 ... named a preseason second team All-American by ESPN.com ... received third team preseason All-America recognition from Athlon ... tabbed to the watch lists for the Bednarik Award and Nagurski Trophy, both of which are presented to the top defender in college football ... selected to the Butkus Award Watch List, recognizing the nation's top linebacker ... part of the watch list for the Lombardi Award ... also placed on the Comeback Player of the Year Watch List after suffering a season-ending injury in '24. Florida State: Recorded a team-high tying six tackles against the Seminoles. ULM: Totaled four tackles in the home opener, including one for loss (-1 yard).
2024
One of the Tide's permanent team captains ... earned third team All-SEC recognition from the conference coaches ... suffered a season-ending injury at Oklahoma ... tied for ninth in the SEC for tackles with 76, including 6.5 for loss (-30 yards) and two sacks (-21 yards) prior to his exit ... added four pass breakups, an interception, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery ... selected as a semifinalist for the Butkus Award, presented annually to the nation’s top linebacker ... earned a spot on the Butkus’ Watch List to start the year ... tabbed to the watch lists for the Bednarik, Lott and Nagurski, which all recognize the top defensive player in college football ... also selected to the Lombardi Award Watch List ... named a preseason second team All-American by CBS Sports, ESPN.com and USA Today ... earned Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week recognition for his efforts against Georgia ... selected as a defensive (power) player of the week by the UA coaching staff for his output against South Carolina. Western Kentucky: Tied for the team-high total for tackles with nine, including one for loss (-4 yards) ... also recorded a pass breakup against the Hilltoppers. USF: Notched five stops on the night. Wisconsin: Put together a big day in Madison ... finished with seven tackles, a forced fumble and one pass breakup. Georgia: Led the Tide with 10 tackles, including two for loss (-12 yards) and one sack (-11 yards) ... also broke up one pass against the Bulldogs. Vanderbilt: Accumulated 10 stops on the day. South Carolina: Finished with nine tackles, including one for loss (-3 yards). Tennessee: Recorded a team-high 11 stops against the Vols, including one sack (-10 yards). Missouri: Played a key role in helping the Tide post its first shutout in SEC play since 2020 ... recorded five tackles on the day. LSU: Picked off a pass in the end zone to thwart the Tigers’ scoring drive coming out of halftime ... also contributed seven tackles, including 1.5 for loss (-1 yard), on the night. Mercer: Recorded one tackle and a pass breakup in limited action against the Bears. Oklahoma: Exited the game early due to injury ... recorded two stops and a fumble recovery during his time on the field.
2023
Took control of the middle linebacker post, starting 11 games ... missed the Mississippi State, Kentucky and Chattanooga contests due to injury ... recorded 67 tackles to rank second on UA, including 5.5 for loss (-26 yards) and three sacks (-21 yards) ... added four quarterback hurries and four pass breakups ... semifinalist for the Butkus Award, which is presented annually to the nation's top linebacker ... named to the watch list for the Butkus to start the season ... selected as one of the defensive players of the week by the Crimson Tide coaching staff for his play against Middle Tennessee, Texas, USF, Tennessee and Auburn. Middle Tennessee: Directed an Alabama defense that allowed just 78 yards rushing and only 211 yards of total offense ... contributed seven tackles, including a team-high two for loss (-14 yards) ... also registered one sack (-12 yards) and a quarterback hurry. Texas: Finished second on UA with eight total tackles. USF: Recorded a team-best and career-high 10 tackles, including 1.5 for loss (-7 yards) and one sack (-6 yards). Ole Miss: Exited the game after suffering an injury midway through the second quarter ... totaled one tackle and a quarterback hurry prior to his departure. Texas A&M: Returned to action after missing the Mississippi State contest ... recorded five tackles and a pass breakup against the Aggies. Arkansas: Directed a Tide defense that limited the Hogs to only 250 yards of total offense ... finished with six tackles on the day. Tennessee: Led UA with 12 total stops ... also broke up one pass and added a quarterback hurry. LSU: Had his night cut short due to injury ... recorded three tackles and a quarterback hurry prior to his exit. Auburn: Returned to the lineup to contribute five total tackles, including one sack (-3 yards). Georgia: Finished with four tackles, including one for loss (-2 yards). Michigan: Recorded six tackles and a pair of pass breakups in the Rose Bowl.
2022
Earned significant minutes on special teams while growing in his role on defense as the season wore on ... saw time in 11 games with four starts ... recorded 51 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss (-7 yards), to go with four pass breakups ... selected as one of the UA coaching staff's special teams players of the week for his efforts at Texas. Utah State: Rotated in at linebacker and saw time on special teams ... finished with four total tackles, including half a tackle for loss (-1 yard). Texas: Combined for a tackle on the final kickoff to limit the UT return man ... also contributed one tackle from his linebacker post. ULM: Recorded five tackles and a pass breakup against the Warhawks. Vanderbilt: Tied for the team-high total for tackles with six stops. Arkansas: Saw time on defense and special teams in Fayetteville ... totaled one tackle. Texas A&M: Made the start at will linebacker against the Aggies ... finished with five total tackles. Tennessee: Started for a second straight game, totaling seven stops in Knoxville. Ole Miss: Broke up a pair of passes to go with six tackles. Austin Peay: Recorded one tackle, including half a stop for loss (-1 yard) ... also broke up a pass that he nearly picked off. Auburn: Led the Alabama defense with nine stops against the Tigers. Kansas State: Got the start in the Sugar Bowl ... finished with six tackles, including 1.5 for loss (-5 yards).
2021
Provided depth in the Tide's linebacking corps, working in four games ... received a redshirt at season's end. Miami: Saw his first collegiate action in the season opener. Mercer: Worked on defense against the Bears. Southern Miss: Earned minutes against USM. New Mexico State: Saw time in the non-conference matchup.
High School and Personal Data
A unanimous four-star linebacker who traveled to Tuscaloosa from Mobile ... the No. 45 player nationally by 247Sports while the 247Composite listed him as the No. 55 recruit in the nation and the third-rated player in Alabama ... owned the No. 3 inside linebacker spot by 247Sports, Rivals and on the 247Composite ... ranked as the No. 2 player in the state of Alabama by 247Sports and Rivals ... the No. 118 player on the ESPN300 and the No. 14 outside linebacker while ranking as the No. 51 player in the Southeast Region by ESPN.com ... selected to the All-American Bowl roster ... led Mobile Christian to the Class 3A title game as a junior ... earned Class 3A Lineman of the Year for 2019 by the Alabama Sports Writers Association ... finished his junior season with 101 solo tackles and 33 assists ... first team all-state selection as a junior, one year after being tabbed as a second-teamer in 2018 ... coached by Ronnie Cottrell at Mobile Christian ... chose Alabama over Georgia Tech and Texas A&M.
