Deontae Lawson set for a bigger defensive role and impact this season

Early predictions for the Lott Impact Trophy have been released per each team, with Alabama seeing two players to watch for this award. The two selected in the early watch is Malachi Moore and Deontae Lawson. Alabama Football provided the news via X.

We discussed Moore and his opportunity to become the vocal leader for the defense, but also, Lawson has that very same opportunity as well.

Lawson saw himself in the active rotation last season at the linebacker position, and produced statement games against USF and Tennessee.

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Lawson would rack up solid stats in his 2023 season, tallying 67 total tackles and three sacks. He is set for a bigger role and bigger impact this season.

Lawson and Moore both stated their allegiance to the Tide following the Nick Saban retirement and Kalen DeBoer hire. Keeping these two men were absolutely necessary for the Tide when you consider how much they lost on both sides of the ball, and the entire coaching staff changes.

Alabama has been hot in the recruiting and offseason news. Nothing will come to fruition until the season begins and Alabama is truly tested. But at the rate they are going now, they are working to stay as a playoff and championship contender.