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Matt Zenitz reports that the Eagles are signing Alabama LB Deontae Lawson after he went undrafted on Saturday. Lawson, 23, is a native of Mobile, Alabama, and was named Second-team All-SEC in 2025.

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College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 24

Why Deontae Lawson is a Better Prospect than his NFL Draft Projection Suggests

Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is here, and yet one prospect who is still on the board stands out in a major way among the entire class. Former Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson was projected as a late Day 2 to mid-Day 3 pick by numerous media outlets well before the draft kicked off.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 15

Deontae Lawson 2026 NFL Draft: scouting report for Alabama, LB

Here is a 2026 NFL Draft scouting report and profile on Alabama LB Deontae Lawson. Height: 6-3 Weight: 226 Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Payton Wilson Hand Size: 9 1/4″ Arm Length: 31 7/8″ 40-Yard Dash: N/A Vertical Leap: N/A Broad Jump: N/A 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A 3-Cone: N/A Good athlete.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 26

Deontae Lawson details his experience with meeting with NFL teams before draft

At the end of his performance at Alabama football’s Pro Day, NFL Draft prospect Deontae Lawson spoke with the media and chatted about what it’s like meeting with scouts, coaches and general managers from NFL teams in the middle of NFL Draft season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 25

Deontae Lawson Says He’s Fully Healthy Ahead of NFL Draft

Deontae Lawson's November 2024 torn ACL didn't just end a promising season. It reshaped his NFL future. Once projected as a first-round pick, the injury ended Lawson's redshirt junior season and ensured that he would come back for 2025.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 2

Who are the frontrunners to start for Alabama at inside linebacker ahead of spring football?

Alabama football will have to look to new faces to reload at inside linebacker after losing Justin Jefferson, Nikhai Hill-Green and Deontae Lawson to the NFL.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / February 25

Deontae Lawson highlights who is up next for Alabama at inside linebacker

Deontae Lawson feels a fellow Alabama native will step up at inside linebacker for the Crimson Tide now that he is off to the NFL. Lawson highlighted QB Reese while talking to reporters at the NFL Combine.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / February 25

Which Young Alabama Linebacker Deontae Lawson Thinks is Ready for Bigger Role

Alabama's young inside linebackers were in a unique situation last seaosn. During the 2024 season, the general expectation was that both Deontae Lawson and Justin Jefferson would not be on the team in 2025.

College Football News / Bucs Report / January 31

2026 NFL Draft Profile: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama

The 2026 NFL offseason is here and that means it’s time for mock drafts, draft profiles and everything that goes with them. So without further ado, here’s one of many Draft Profiles for the 2025 NFL draft.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 8

What Caleb Woodson is expected to bring to the Alabama defense

Alabama football added a veteran presence to its linebacker room with a commitment from Virginia Tech transfer, Caleb Woodson The Crimson Tide is losing three veteran inside linebackers to the NFL.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 3

What Deontae Lawson Will Miss Most About Playing for Alabama

PASADENA, Calif. — Alabama beat writers and reporters voted linebacker Deontae Lawson as the winner of the "Media Good Guy Award" a couple of weeks ago, and it was perhaps most evident on Wednesday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 1

An emotional Deontae Lawson speaks after Alabama's loss to the Indiana in the Rose Bowl.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

Alabama LB has head-turning take on Fernando Mendoza before Rose Bowl

The No. 9 seed Alabama Crimson Tide know they will have their hands full against the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in Thursday’s Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif., and Fernando Mendoza is a big reason why.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 31

Indiana football star Fernando Mendoza earns ‘most elite’ accolade from Deontae Lawson

Indiana Hoosiers’ historic College Football Playoff run unexpectedly received notable recognition this week. During Rose Bowl media day in Los Angeles,

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 17

Alabama players can't stop giving the Sooners all of the bulletin board material they need for a playoff win on Friday

When the Oklahoma Sooners and Alabama Crimson Tide play one another, there’s usually some fireworks involved. The last two matchups between the two have featured some Sooner Magic, whether it’s at home in 2024 or on the road in Tuscaloosa this season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 17

Deontae Lawson Has 'Different Perspective' Ahead of Return to Norman After Injury

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Disaster struck Alabama football in more ways than one during its 2024 visit to Norman, Okla., to take on the Oklahoma Sooners. The Crimson Tide went belly-up on offense and lost 24-3, taking a fatal blow to its College Football Playoff chances, and it also lost a defensive captain.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 26, 2025

Deontae Lawson's game-changing turnover in Alabama's win over South Carolina proves he made the right choice last offseason

Late in the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, it seemed as if South Carolina had gone into preservation mode. Just attempting to get the game to overtime and seeing if maybe they could get within range for a game-winning field goal.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 14, 2025

Deontae Lawson responds to Alabama football’s defense being called soft

Since being nationally embarrassed in Tallahassee during week one of the 2025 college football season, Alabama football’s captain, Deontae Lawson and the Crimson Tide defense believe they are starting to rewrite the ‘soft’ narrative.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 4, 2025

Alabama LB Deontae Lawson tells how he feels after week of fall camp

Alabama football’s linebacker, Deontae Lawson is back on the field for the Crimson Tide, leading their inside linebacker room after suffering a season-ending injury during the 2024 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 16, 2025

Deontae Lawson Nearly Back to Full Strength After Rehab from ACL Injury

ATLANTA— Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson tore his ACL last November 23 in a game at Oklahoma. On Wednesday at SEC Media Days, he rated himself a nine out of 10, expecting to be monitored by the coaching staff and not get every rep in fall practice but also expecting to play at a high level.