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.
Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
HT: 6’3
WT: 228 lbs
Accolades:
- Second-team All-SEC (2025)
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Pros:
- Alpha communicator and leader on the field
- Advanced processing skills and patience
- Physical tackler with stopping power
- Sophisticated hand usage against linemen
- NFL-level zone coverage instincts
- Runs with purpose and explosiveness
- Flashes pass rush upside on blitzes
- High-floor defender with special teams value
- Consistent intensity and competitiveness
Cons:
- Limited length and power at the point of attack, often struggling against physical linemen
- Medical concerns, including a significant lower-body injury in 2024 and past ankle issues
- Athletic limitations in space, lacking range and struggling with elusive ball carriers
- Struggles with complex route combinations in coverage, susceptible to quarterback manipulation
- Inconsistent block shedding, lacking the power to disengage from linemen
Summary:
Teams looking for defensive leadership in the mid-to-late first round should have Lawson high on their radar. He’s the type of player who can become the heartbeat of your defense, developing into a leader and contributing 100+ tackles per season. Expect him to be drafted within the first 25 picks, and don’t be surprised if he’s a rookie starter with a playoff-caliber defense, calling plays and wearing the green dot.
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