<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4SYUMy_0wCIOO6500" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4SYUMy_0wCIOO6500" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Wyatt Fulton</figcaption></figure><p>Malachi Moore and Deontae Lawson have been veteran leaders amid the turmoil of a young defensive unit not living up to expectations.</p><p>Despite the struggles on defense, Lawson and Moore have been some bright spots with on-field play for Alabama this season. Their impact has been recognized, with both being named quarterfinalists for the Lott Impact Trophy this season.</p><p>So far this season, Lawson has totaled 50 tackles, one sack, three pass breakups, and one forced fumble. He's also the "green dot" player, with a green dot on his helmet indicating he is the defensive signal caller.</p><p>Malachi Moore, despite his outburst against Vanderbilt, has been a good player in the Crimson Tide's secondary this season. He's totaled 36 tackles, four pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.</p><p>Their contributions on the defensive side of the ball have contributed to Alabama's 5-1 record this season, with Malachi Moore potentially helping Alabama avoid a second upset against South Carolina, but telling cornerback Domani Jackson to get out of the endzone before taking a knee to end the 27-25 victory.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=27VsJ1_0wCIOO6500" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=27VsJ1_0wCIOO6500" width="1250" height="826" ><figcaption>Getty Images</figcaption></figure><p><i>Wyatt Fulton is the TIde 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at</i> <a href="https://x.com/FultonW_">@FultonW_</a><i>.</i></p><h2>Alabama Survives South Carolina </h2><h2>Alabama Stunned by Vanderbilt in Nashville</h2><h2>Alabama Drowns Georgia in Thrilling 41-34 Victory</h2><h2>Crimson Tide Floods Camp Randall</h2><h2>Alabama's 42-16 Win Over South Florida</h2><h2>Every Championship Nick Saban Won</h2><h2>Crimson Tide's NFL Draft First-Rounders During Saban's Tenure</h2><p>Take a look back on the Crimson Tide's first round selections under head coach Nick Saban.</p><h2>Alabama's 63-0 Win Over Western Kentucky</h2></div></body>

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Two Alabama Defenders Named Quarterfinalists for Lott Award

Malachi Moore and Deontae Lawson have been veteran leaders amid the turmoil of a young defensive unit not living up to expectations. Despite the struggles on defense, Lawson and Moore have been some bright spots with on-field play for Alabama this season. Their impact has been recognized, with both being named quarterfinalists for the Lott Impact Trophy this season.