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Zabien Brown got an opportunity to star early on in his career when former star Mater Dei recruit Damani Jackson suffered a season-ending ACL injury. Despite being picked on routinely early on, Brown wasn’t fazed and the coaches at Mater Dei raved about his development and confidence during the 2021 season. He would quickly emerge as one of the nation’s top defensive back recruits. “I feel like I’m really good up close and pressing,” Brown said. “Making sure people aren’t running over the top of me and really just becoming that shutdown corner.” During his junior season, Brown was sixth on the Monarchs in total tackles and led the team with three interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown against Los Alamitos.

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The one and only 15-day transfer portal window for this college football offseason has come and gone. The deadline for declaring for the 2026 NFL

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Top 10 returning players on 2026 Alabama roster

The NFL draft deadline has passed, and the 15-day transfer portal window closes tonight. So far, Alabama has lost 21 players to the transfer portal,

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Alabama secondary looks to be early strength of 2026 defense, if not entire team

SAN ANTONIO - At the recent Premium 7v7 Media Day, Aaryn Washington said USC and Georgia were recruiting him the hardest but that he’s also sticking

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Prediction: Big 10 team wins out for 4-star CB Aaryn Washington

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Before getting on the bus to leave Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium after Alabama’s playoff win over Oklahoma, Zabien

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California native Zabien Brown looking forward to playing back home in Rose Bowl

‘Hard to Kill’ is the ethos echoed throughout the University of Oklahoma program. The slogan was plastered on hoodies and preached internally. And

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Alabama vs. OU Grades: Final takes after the Tide proved it’s the one that’s harder to kill

No. 9 Alabama escaped Norman with a win in its rematch with No. 8 Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff, beating the Sooners

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Game Balls: No. 9 Alabama 34, No. 8 Oklahoma 24

NORMAN, Okla. -- Things were starting to take a turn in the second quarter of Alabama's first round College Football Playoff game against Oklahoma.

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Zabien Brown displays 'clutch gene' with another timely pick six for Alabama

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Under the Hood: Alabama CFP

The postseason is here for Alabama Football, having made the 12-team College Football Playoff field for the first time. The Crimson Tide finished the

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Ranking Alabama's top 10 players ahead of the College Football Playoff

A pair of Alabama defensive starters left Saturday’s SEC Championship Game with injuries and did not return to the field against Georgia. Linebacker

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Alabama Injury Updates: Kalen DeBoer offers latest on five starters after SEC title game

Alabama is up against the wall in an SEC Championship Game against Georgia, trailing by 21 as injuries continue to mount. Linebacker Justin Jefferson

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Alabama injury updates: ABC broadcast provides latest on Justin Jefferson, Zabien Brown

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- During Alabama's Iron Bowl win on Saturday night, sophomore cornerback Zabien Brown drew a big-time matchup in Auburn's Cam

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Alabama DB Zabien Brown's play is 'on the rise' entering postseason

It was another exciting Iron Bowl on Saturday night, with Alabama going down to Jordan-Hare Stadium and barely getting away with a win after a late

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Game Balls: No. 10 Alabama 27, Auburn 20

Alabama has reached its second and final bye week in the 2025 season, holding a 7-1 (5-0 SEC) record in the midst of a 7-game winning streak that

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Ranking the top 10 Alabama players at the second bye week

Alabama’s Zabien Brown and Yhonzae Pierre each received additional weekly honors on Tuesday for their respective efforts in the Crimson Tide’s 37-20

Alabama's Brown, Pierre earn national honors after Tennessee win

No. 11 Tennessee vs. No. 6 Alabama was setting up like another classic in the rivalry on the Third Saturday of October, with the Volunteers having a

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Joel Klatt calls out massive coaching failure by Tennessee on Joey Aguilar pick-six

With everything from overtime thrillers to unexpected blowouts, the SEC delivered in Week 8. On Monday, the conference released its players of the

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SEC names Football Players of the Week after Week 8

Alabama's Zabien Brown and Yhonzae Pierre were each named the Southeastern Conference's Co-Defensive Players of the Week, the league office announced

Zabien Brown, Yhonzae Pierre recognized as SEC Players of the Week after Tennessee win

The grades are officially in for Alabama’s 37-20 win against Tennessee. It may not have been perfect on either side of the ball, but when the team

Third Saturday in October Report Card: Alabama earns its victory cigar

No. 6 Alabama picked up another win in its home stadium on Saturday night, knocking off rival Tennessee. The Crimson Tide beat the 11th-ranked

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Game Balls: No. 6 Alabama 37, No. 11 Tennessee 20

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama had led for most of the first half on Saturday night against Tennessee, but the Volunteers were threatening to make the

Zabien Brown's 99-yard pick six helps lift Alabama past Tennessee

Right before halftime, Tennessee was close to punching one in against Alabama. A touchdown would have made it a two-point game, while a field goal

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It was no secret that Alabama’s defensive backfield was going to take a hit when Nick Saban retired in January of 2024. The legendary head coach

Locked (Down) and Loaded: Alabama secondary tightening its grip on SEC

Alabama has reached its first bye week of the 2025 season, holding a 2-1 record after losing to Florida State in the opener and winning two straight

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Ranking Alabama's top 10 players at the first bye week

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer participated in his third radio show of the 2025 season on Wednesday. Cornerback Zabien Brown joined a portion of the