Here’s the scoop on Deontae Lawson:
Alabama’s fifth‑year linebacker and lone returning captain from the 2024 season suffered a knee injury during the loss to Oklahoma last November, leading him to miss the final two games of that year
In a Crimson Tide Sports Network interview, Lawson confirmed he’ll sit out spring practice and stay in recovery until fall camp:
“It’ll be until fall camp … before I’m active, probably fall camp.”
He still returned strong stats despite the injury: finishing second on the team with 76 tackles, along with 6.5 TFL, two sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble.
What this means for spring practice:
- Lawson will not be out in drills this spring as he rehabs.
- The Crimson Tide will rely on Justin Jefferson (returning grad) and transfer Nikhai Hill‑Green in the inside linebacker spots
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- Alabama added more ILBs via transfer and high school recruits to maintain depth.
Bottom line: Alabama will debut spring drills this March–April, culminating in A‑Day on April 13, 2025 , but Deontae Lawson—despite his captaincy—won’t be fully active until fall.
Want info on who’s stepping in during his rehab or depth chart impacts? Just ask!
