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Tarleton State University Athletics

2026 Football Signing Day Roster

Emmanuel Lawton

  • Class Junior
  • Position Defensive Line
  • Ht./Wt. 6-1 / 320
  • Hometown Houston, TX
  • Prev School Tyler JC

Biography

Lawton played last season at Tyler JC after two seasons spent with UTPB. Last year he logged 2.5 sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss and 16 total tackles in 12 games played. He was First Team SWJCFC All-Conference for his efforts. He started the year with 2.5 TFL against Dodge City CC on Aug. 23, then had two tackles for loss against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M on Sept. 27. He posted a season-high six tackles at Trinity Valley CC on Sept. 13. He did not appear in a game at UTPB.
 
Lawton played three varsity years at Obra D. Tompkins High School in Katy, Texas. He also participated two years in track and field, plus spent a season wrestling.
 
Lawton, a Houston native, will major in general business at Tarleton State University.