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Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Two Alabama players named to 2025 Lott IMPACT Trophy preseason watch list
Announced on Wednesday, a pair of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive players have been named to the preseason watch list for the Lott IMPACT Trophy. Those two players were the returning duo of LT Overton and Deontae Lawson, both of which were among the 42 total names across college football named to the 2025 preseason watch list. Advertisement Overton, a defensive lineman, transferred to Alabama from Texas A&M a year ago where he had a career-year with the Crimson Tide. Across 13 games played, Overton posted a career-high 42 tackles with three TFL and two sacks, and could easily surpass those totals in 2025. As for Lawson, the inside linebacker is a returning team caption who is entering his fourth season as a starter with the Crimson Tide. Lawson is also coming off a career-year in 2024, one that was shortened by injury, where he had 76 tackles, seven TFL, two sacks, and an interception across 11 games played. Alabama has won the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which recognizes the top defensive player in college football, only two times ever, which came in 2005 (DeMeco Ryans) and 2022 (Will Anderson Jr.). Last season's winner was Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama's LT Overton, Deontae Lawson named to Lott Trophy watch list
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama Player Information Player: Deontae Lawson School: Alabama Height/Weight: 6-2/229 lbs. Player Background - 4-Star recruit - All-American Bowl selection in High School - Played basketball in High School - No. 3 linebacker in the 2021 recruiting class Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season - 194 Total tackles - 16 Tackles for a loss - 5 Sacks - 12 Pass Deflections Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season - 70.3 PFF Run Grade - 59.5 PFF Pass Cov. Grade - 13% Missed tackle - 102 Defensive stops Player Traits - Good instincts and awareness to make plays - Plugs running lanes consistently - Underrated pass rush ability - Reliable in pass coverage - Quick reactions and reflexes to adjust to the play Player Summary Jihaad Campbell led the middle of the Alabama offense in 2024, but with him now in the NFL, that responsibility will fall on Lawson in 2025. In 2024, Lawson mostly played outside and was used in coverage assignments, as well as some pass rush sets in rare occurrences. He also did a good job of filling running lanes when they would go outside, directing the running back inside where a mob of defenders was always waiting for them. While it doesn't appear in the boxscore, those instincts will pop on film when his role expands in 2025.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama Player Information Player: Deontae Lawson School: Alabama Height/Weight: 6-2/229 lbs. Player Background - 4-Star recruit - All-American Bowl selection in High School - Played basketball in High School - No. 3 linebacker in the 2021 recruiting class Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season - 194 Total tackles - 16 Tackles for a loss - 5 Sacks - 12 Pass Deflections Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season - 70.3 PFF Run Grade - 59.5 PFF Pass Cov. Grade - 13% Missed tackle - 102 Defensive stops Player Traits - Good instincts and awareness to make plays - Plugs running lanes consistently - Underrated pass rush ability - Reliable in pass coverage - Quick reactions and reflexes to adjust to the play Player Summary Jihaad Campbell led the middle of the Alabama offense in 2024, but with him now in the NFL, that responsibility will fall on Lawson in 2025. In 2024, Lawson mostly played outside and was used in coverage assignments, as well as some pass rush sets in rare occurrences. He also did a good job of filling running lanes when they would go outside, directing the running back inside where a mob of defenders was always waiting for them. While it doesn't appear in the boxscore, those instincts will pop on film when his role expands in 2025.
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who do Jacksonville Jaguars pick in way-too-early 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft?
Who do Jacksonville Jaguars pick in way-too-early 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft? Who did the Jacksonville Jaguars select in this way-too-early 2026 three-round NFL mock draft from Pro Football Network? Who did the Jacksonville Jaguars select in this way-too-early 2026 three-round NFL mock draft from Pro Football Network? After trading up for Travis Hunter in this year's draft, the Jaguars do not have a first-round selection in 2026. However, as we detailed recently, they still have several valuable early-round picks after a Day 2 trade with Detroit, and with that comes some flexibility. Now, when it comes to mock drafts this far out, it's not really about getting the projection right--that's a nearly impossible task, especially in a multi-round mock--but more so, this exercise can help identify some 2026 draft prospects to know for the upcoming college football season. Let's go through and highlight each of the Jaguars' selections. Of note, the draft order was determined by PFSN's mock draft simulator. Round 2, pick 40: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama Lawson was one of PFF's higher-graded run defenders at linebacker in 2024 and also recorded 12 pressures as a blitzer. In coverage, he held opponents to 8.4 yards per catch with one interception and four pass breakups. As of now, Devin Lloyd is set to be a free agent in 2026. Round 3, pick 72: Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M Back-to-back linebacker picks? With Lloyd a free agent and Foyesade Oluokun entering his age-30 season, perhaps this could be a position we see the Jaguars prioritize. York recorded 21 pressures last season and has been a reliable tackler in his career. He forced two pass breakups and one interception in coverage, allowing 10.6 yards per catch. Round 3, pick 93: Lawson Luckie, TE, Georgia Both Hunter Long and Johnny Mundt signed two-year free agent deals this offseason, which means in 2026, they'll already be in the final year of those contracts. Luckie averaged 14.5 yards per catch in 2024 on 24 receptions, with most of his snaps coming from the slot. In Liam Coen's offense, blocking ability at this position is vital. Round 3, pick 97: Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State Wheatley was one of PFF's top graded run defenders last season at the safety position. In coverage, he allowed a completion rate of 62% at 11.0 yards per catch and had solid ball production with three interceptions and four pass breakups.
