2021 Prospect: **** 2021 4* LB Deontae Lawson commits to Bama ****

[formersoldier71]

Four-star 2021 linebacker Deontae Lawson committed to Alabama late Friday afternoon over SEC West rivals Auburn and LSU.
“It’s crazy,” Lawson told AL.com. “I felt the time was right. I can’t wait to fit into that program and be a part of what coach (Nick) Saban has built. I was just ready to do it. It feels awesome.”
The 6-foot-3, 214-pound Lawson led Mobile Christian to the Class 3A championship game earlier this month. He was a first-team ASWA Class 3A All-State selection and a first-team AL.com All-Coastal Alabama selection.

4-star LB Deontae Lawson commits to Alabama

Deontae Lawson, who led Mobile Christian to the Class 3A championship game earlier this month, committed to Alabama on Friday.

www.al.com

Deontae Lawson, Alabama Crimson Tide, Linebacker

Also played basketball. 2020: ASWA 4A Linemen of the Year. AHSFHS first-team all-state selection. MaxPreps all-star first-team pick. Two-way player and team...

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[Jkl0802]

Whoa, a bolt out of the unknown and unpredicted? I like getting in state kids, and especially those Auburn and LSU wanted; typically just means more to them; especially the Barn and LSU games.

 

[BirminghamBAMA]

This is a big pick up early for Alabama. He is one of their top overall targets in the 2021 class. Bama is recruiting him as an ILB. He is very similar to Demouy Kennedy.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Excellent!

 

[CrimsonEyeshade]

Welcome, Deontae.

 

[gtowntide]

Welcome and Roll Tide Deontae!

 

[jambama1]

This is a big pick up early for Alabama. He is one of their top overall targets in the 2021 class. Bama is recruiting him as an ILB. He is very similar to Demouy Kennedy.

thought the same thing when I watched the tape. Bama evaluations have been on point lately

 

[TiderJack]

Great to hear. Welcome and RTR Deontae.

 

[Dnelly_7RTR]

I like this kid I rather see Bama lock up the best more athletic guys in state this year. Bama has gotten back to it in this year’s recruiting class. We need to get more kids in camps. Tired of seeing LSU and ole miss etc.. Landing better players from Bama than Bama has landed.

 

[Guido]

This is a big pick up early for Alabama. He is one of their top overall targets in the 2021 class. Bama is recruiting him as an ILB. He is very similar to Demouy Kennedy.

excellent, any comparison to Demouy Kennedy is good, but as we all know, it's a long time till next ESD. but a great get, hope he sticks. RTR

 

[CrimsonEyeshade]

I like this kid I rather see Bama lock up the best more athletic guys in state this year. Bama has gotten back to it in this year’s recruiting class. We need to get more kids in camps. Tired of seeing LSU and ole miss etc.. Landing better players from Bama than Bama has landed.

Huh??

 

[gtowntide]

I like this kid I rather see Bama lock up the best more athletic guys in state this year. Bama has gotten back to it in this year’s recruiting class. We need to get more kids in camps. Tired of seeing LSU and ole miss etc.. Landing better players from Bama than Bama has landed.

Like who?

 

[TiderJack]

Here is a 247Sports article with an interview with Deonte's coach. Seems to be a very intelligent player and getting comparisons to CJ Mosley is a very good thing. Check out his tape, a very fast, physical and athletic player.

What makes Alabama commit Deontae Lawson special

Check out Alabama commit Deontae Lawson's junior highlights.

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[TiderJack]

Deontae off to a great start to his senior year. I think we may be getting a great MLB if he keeps progressing.

Watch: Alabama commit Deontae Lawson's midseason highlights

Check out Alabama linebacker commit Deontae Lawson's mid senior season highlights.

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[rolltide_21]

He was named Coastal Player of the Week for the second time this year.

Link

 

[Fostertide]

Will be a 5-star by the end of the season. Amazing talent.

 

[jambama1]

Will be a 5-star by the end of the season. Amazing talent.

staff evals have been lights out

 

[TiderJack]

staff evals have been lights out

He is so instinctive and fast from the video I have seen. Guys like Kennedy currently on our roster, Deontae, Ian Jackson and Woodyard who is a '22 commit are the new style ILB types that are not quite as big but can run like deer.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

He is so instinctive and fast from the video I have seen. Guys like Kennedy currently on our roster, Deontae, Ian Jackson and Woodyard who is a '22 commit are the new style ILB types that are not quite as big but can run like deer.

Lawson should be considered a 5 star if he continues to play like he has for the rest of the season. He's a beast and can do it all.

 

[gtgilbert]

He is so instinctive and fast from the video I have seen. Guys like Kennedy currently on our roster, Deontae, Ian Jackson and Woodyard who is a '22 commit are the new style ILB types that are not quite as big but can run like deer.

Agree - now we just have to adjust the way we expect ILBs to play to accommodate that. We keep lining ILBs up within three yards of the LOS like they still weight 260 and can push through all the mess along the LOS, instead of letting them play 5 yards off where they can stay clean and use their speed to close into the holes.