Alabama football defensive backs emphasize trust and communication at SEC Media Days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
At SEC Media Days, Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer highlighted the experience of the team's defensive backfield, which features five returning starters. Defensive backs Bray Hubbard and Zabien Brown discussed the importance of communication and trust built from their extensive playing time together. This core group, bringing 3,342 snaps of experience, aims to maintain a high level of performance throughout the upcoming season. Alabama opens its season against East Carolina on September 5.
- •Alabama's defensive backfield features five returning starters.
- •Bray Hubbard and Zabien Brown emphasize trust and communication.
- •The group has a combined total of 3,342 snaps of experience.
- •Alabama's season opener is on September 5 against East Carolina.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Trust, communication vital to experienced Alabama football defensive backs
"Alabama football's defensive backfield is overflowing with returners and experience.
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