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Eagles signing Alabama LB as undrafted free agent

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Justin Smith
April 25, 2026

Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson (0) celebrates after sacking Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (not pictured) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Georgia 41-34. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

Alabama football’s linebacker, Deontae Lawson is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent, per multiple reports.

Lawson led the Crimson Tide in tackles last season with 89 total tackles. He also added 4.5 tackles for loss and four pass breakups.

The Mobile, Alabama, product started at linebacker for the Crimson Tide for three seasons. He played five seasons with the Tide after signing with Alabama as a member of the 2021 recruiting class.

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