Alonzo Lawrence (born October 15, 1989) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. Lawrence first enrolled at the University of Alabama before transferring to the University of Southern Mississippi and lastly arriving at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He attended George County High School in Lucedale, Mississippi. He has been a member of the Detroit Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Eskimos. College career Lawrence spent his redshirt freshman season at the University of Alabama. He transferred to the University of Southern Mississippi the next season but did not play. He later played two years at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and was a NJCAA All-American in 2011. Professional career Detroit Lions Lawrence was signed by the Detroit Lions on April 30, 2012. He was released by the Lions on June 22, 2012. Saskatchewan Roughriders Lawrence signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on August 27, 2012 and spent the 2012 season on the Roughriders' practice squad. Toronto Argonauts Lawrence was signed by the Toronto Argonauts on May 29, 2013. He was named Defensive Player of the Week for Week Seven of the 2013 season. Lawrence was released by the Argonauts on June 21, 2014. Edmonton Eskimos Lawrence was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on July 14, 2014. He was released by the Eskimos on June 13, 2015. References External links Just Sports Stats Edmonton Eskimos profile NFL Draft Scout 1989 births Living people African-American players of American football African-American players of Canadian football American football defensive backs Canadian football defensive backs Edmonton Elks players Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs football players People from Lucedale, Mississippi Players of American football from Dallas Players of Canadian football from Dallas Toronto Argonauts players University of Alabama alumni University of Southern Mississippi alumni 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people