Progrums

Alabama’s DB Room: From Rebuild to National Threat

Despite losing cornerback Domani Jackson to the draft and several departures via the transfer portal, Alabama’s secondary returns four starters from its No. 9 passing defense in 2025. Safeties Keon Sabb and Bray Hubbard opted to stay in school, while Zabien Brown and Dijon Lee provide length and playmaking at corner. Junior Red Morgan and challenger Zavier Mincey vie for the Husky spot, and a class of blue-chip freshmen — including Jorden Edmonds and Jireh Edwards — adds depth. With 169.9 passing yards allowed per game in 2025, plus 11 interceptions and 46 pass breakups, the Tide’s defensive backs aim for even bigger production in 2026 under Kane Wommack’s system.

Watch out, NFL: Alabama’s cornerbacks are like college kids with a PhD in “stealing passes.” Brown and Lee could intercept your dreams next fall, while re-upped safeties Sabb and Hubbard practically wrote the textbook on how to refuse an early draft ticket. Red Morgan and Zavier Mincey are duking it out for the “Husky” label — though only one will claim the title of official Tide dog. Meanwhile, a freshman class so stacked it might as well be a Heisman Trophy lineup waits in the wings. Rumor has it they practice intercepting planes and moon landers just to stay sharp. Clearly, 2026 is shaping up to be the secondary’s red carpet premiere — popcorn not included.