Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: Zabien Brown
However, when taking a look back at Brown's debut season first, the now sophomore produced some big moments for the Crimson Tide, with arguably none bigger than a game-sealing interception in the end zone against Georgia.
Looking ahead to 2025, can Brown replicate some of those same big moments for the Crimson Tide this fall, while also potentially taking the next step into one of the SEC's top cornerbacks?
Here is everything you need to know about Alabama cornerback Zabien Brown entering the 2025 season.
Zabien Brown player information
Zabien Brown career stats
Brown's debut season at the collegiate level a year ago was a memorable one in which he started all 13 games for the Crimson Tide at cornerback as a true freshman. Over that span, Brown did a bit of everything for Alabama in which he amassed 18 tackles, two TFL, three interceptions, five PD, and two fumble recoveries.
Zabien Brown 2024 stats
As mentioned previously, Brown did a bit of everything for Alabama defensively during his debut season with the Crimson Tide. Brown compiled 18 tackles, two TFL, three interceptions, five PD, and two fumble recoveries to earn Freshman All-SEC honors at seasons end.
Zabien Brown recruiting ranking
Brown came to Alabama as one of the headline names in the Crimson Tide's 2024 recruiting class, ranking as the No. 30 overall player nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, as well as the No. 4 cornerback. Rated as a five-star prospect, Brown committed to Alabama in Jan. 2023, and was also considered the No. 2 overall player in the state of California where he attended national power Mater Dei High School.
Zabien Brown 2025 season outlook
Entering his sophomore season at Alabama, Brown is likely cemented as a starter at cornerback.
Yes, entering the 2025 season, Brown projects to be a starting cornerback from day one for the Crimson Tide, as Alabama's starting duo at the position from a year ago both return in the now sophomore and teammate Domani Jackson. As for Brown in particular, the former five-star could very easily take the next step as a sophomore, with career-high's likely to come statistically tackle-wise in particular, while it might be difficult to top his total of three interceptions as a freshman.
Overall, expect another strong season for Brown at cornerback, and for the sophomore to potentially challenge for All-SEC honors at seasons end.
Zabien Brown 2025 season prediction
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