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Deontae Lawson among semifinalists for Comeback Player of the Year
- Deontae Lawson was named a semifinalist for the 2025 Comeback Player of the Year Award.
- Lawson suffered a season-ending injury in 2024 but returned to start all 12 games in 2025.
- Lawson tied for the team lead with 69 tackles in 2025.
- The 2025 finalists will be announced on Dec. 17 and honored at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8, 2026.
- If chosen, Lawson would represent the first Comeback Player of the Year winner from Alabama.
- Lawson is a two-time permanent captain in Alabama's program history.
- The announcement came from College Sports Communicators in collaboration with the AP and Fiesta Foundation.
- Lawson started all 12 games in the 2025 season for Alabama's defense.
- Lawson contributed three pass breakups, two fumbles, and a quarterback hurry in 2025.
- The article notes Lawson's potential historic significance for Alabama football.
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