NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson is the Lott IMPACT® Trophy Player of the Week for week 5 of the 2024 college football season. Lawson had a game high 10 tackles, 7 solo, 2.0 for a loss, including a sack, to go with a pass broken up in the Crimson Tide’s 41-34 win over #2 Georgia.
Lawson is the signal caller of the #1 Alabama defense and is their second leading tackler on the year. Lawson had an opportunity to be drafted after a stellar season and Rose Bowl performance last year but chose to remain at Alabama in pursuit of a collegiate national championship.
The Lott IMPACT® Trophy player of the week is determined by a panel of Lott Trophy board members, former players, and coaches, as well as members of the media along with an online fan vote.
The Lott IMPACT® Trophy is awarded annually to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of athletics and recognizes college football’s Defensive Player of the Year who best exemplifies the IMPACT acronym: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
The mission of The Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation is to recognize and support both national and local charities that serve the youth of America with a focus on education and have a positive IMPACT® on the lives of young men and women.
Other nominees for the Lott IMPACT® Trophy Player of the Week in Week 5:
Abdul Carter, Penn State, DE, Jr.- Had 4 tackles for a loss, among his 7 total, including a pair of sacks with a pass broken up in the Nittany Lions 21-7 win over #19 Illinois.
Kip Lewis, Oklahoma, LB, Soph- Returned an interception 63 yards for a touchdown to help Sooners complete comeback at Auburn 27-21, also made 5 tackles (4 solo), including one for a loss.
Nic Scourton, Texas A&M, DE, Jr.- Made a strip sack, forcing the game deciding fumble for Texas A&M to beat Arkansas 21-17. That was one of his 2 sacks, among 4 tackles for a loss (4 total, all solo) to go with a pass broken up.