Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: Zavier Mincey
A member of Alabama's 2024 recruiting class, Mincey came to Tuscaloosa as a versatile defensive back from the state of Florida, one who was largely thought to be a cornerback in college.
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However, Mincey was moved to safety where he saw action late in the season due to injuries, and now enters his sophomore season capable of making an impact in Alabama's secondary in various different areas.
A name who is likely to make an impact this fall, let's take a look at everything you need to know about Alabama defensive back Zavier Mincey entering 2025.
Zavier Mincey player information
Position: Defensive Back
Jersey Number: No. 12
Height: 6'3
Weight: 205
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Daytona Beach, Florida
High School: Mainland
Zavier Mincey career stats
The 2024 season was the first at the collegiate level for Mincey, one in which he appeared in all 13 games for the Crimson Tide. As a freshman, Mincey amassed 16 tackles with two PD.
Zavier Mincey 2024 stats
Mincey appeared in 13 games for the Crimson Tide a year ago as a true freshman, one of which was a start in the season finale against Michigan. Over that span, Mincey compiled 16 tackles and two PD.
Zavier Mincey recruiting ranking
According to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Mincey was considered as the nation's No. 27 overall player in the 2024 cycle, as well as the No. 3 cornerback nationally. A five-star prospect who committed to the Crimson Tide back in January of 2024, Mincey was also rated as the No. 7 overall player in the state of Florida where he attended Mainland High School.
Zavier Mincey 2025 season outlook
A versatile defensive back prospect, Mincey is undoubtedly a name to know in Alabama's secondary entering the 2025 season.
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Similar to incoming freshman Ivan Taylor, Mincey was a highly-touted defensive back prospect from the state of Florida last cycle, ranking as a five-star prospect. Once on campus, it did not take Mincey long to make an impact for the Crimson Tide, seeing time on both defense and special teams prior to drawing a start at safety in the season finale against Michigan.
Finishing last season with 16 tackles, Mincey might not enter this year as a starter due to experienced options ahead of him on the debt chart, but should still see a significant amount of action, which will likely translate to a career-year.
Zavier Mincey 2025 season prediction
2025 Prediction: 25 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 2 PD
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