Detroit Lions Draft Prospect Injury Analysis: Deontae Lawson, LB - Alabama
Deontae Lawson, LB medical report
The Lions were able to re-sign Malcolm Rodriguez to solidify their LB depth this offseason. Adding more quality players in the draft is still a strong consideration. Deontae Lawson might be a good option, although like Rodriguez, he has a history of an ACL tear.
Here is the excerpt of my medical report on Lawson: (Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.
com . ) Deontae Lawson, LB (23) - Alabama Projected round 3. #79 on Jeff Risdon board Feb 19.
Concern level 3/10 2025: 15/15 games 2024: 11/13 games. ACL tear on November 23, 2024. 2023: 11/14 games.