Why Deontae Lawson is returning to Alabama football: 'Don't feel like my story is complete'
Lawson suffered a season-ending lower-extremity injury against Oklahoma Nov. 23, one that needed surgery three days later. He missed Alabama's win against Auburn and its season-ending loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Lawson announced Jan. 4 he would return for his fifth season with the Crimson Tide in 2025.