Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson, who ranks second on the team in tackles, is "very questionable" to play against Mississippi State, coach Nick Saban said Wednesday.
The No. 12-ranked Crimson Tide (3-1, 1-0) travel to face the Bulldogs (2-2, 0-2) on Saturday at 9 p.m. ET.
Lawson was sidelined during last weekend's win over Ole Miss with what Saban said was a "pretty good" ankle sprain. He has not been able to practice.
Lawson, a redshirt sophomore from Mobile, has 26 tackles, 2 sacks and 2 quarterback hurries.
If Lawson is unable to play, Alabama could turn to either Trezmen Marshall or Jihaad Campbell.