Linebackers
7
Deontae Lawson
2026 NFL Draft Prospect
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 226
- School: Alabama
- Class: Senior
| PRO | CON |
|---|---|
| Lawson is an elite run stopper off the second level, his instincts pairing with athleticism well to read and react. Has a lengthy frame with the ability to shed blocks and wrap up ball carriers. Teammates and coaches at Alabama raved about his leadership. | Has plenty of experience, but there’s also wear and tear through over 2,000 defensive snaps in college and an ACL tear in 2024. Missed tackles at a high rate and struggled at times to cover receivers out of the slot. |
OVERVIEW: He's one of the best run-stuffing linebackers in the class; however, there are questions about the open field and coverage elements of his game. But as a notable leader of the Crimson Tide defense, he was a constant playmaker and just the 16th two-time team captain in program history. Lawson finished in the school's top 10 for tackles and will be remembered as an all-time great and All-SEC honoree during his five seasons in Tuscaloosa.
COMPARISON: DeMarvion Overshown
SCOUTING COMBINE STATS: 40: –– B: –– VJ: –– BJ: –– 3CONE: –– 20SHTL: ––