Alabama Crimson Tide – No. 2 | |
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Position | Defensive back |
Class | Freshman |
Personal information | |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
Career history | |
College |
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High school | Mater Dei High School |
Zabien Brown is an American college football cornerback for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Early life
Brown attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California. As a junior, he notched 32 tackles, three interceptions, and a forced fumble. Coming out of high school, Brown was rated as a four-star recruit and the seventh-ranked cornerback in the class of 2024. He committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide over offers from California, Georgia, Ohio State, and USC.
College career
Heading into the 2024 season, Brown competed for one of the Alabama starting defensive back positions. In his first collegiate game, he made the start for the Crimson Tide where he allowed no receptions in a win over Western Kentucky. In week 5, Brown had the game-winning interception, as he helped the Crimson Tide upset their rivals Georgia 41–34.
References
- Alvarez, Nick (July 9, 2023). "Alabama adds 3rd commitment of the day, nabs 4-star CB Zabien Brown". AL.com. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- Smith III, Kennington (July 9, 2023). "Alabama beats out USC, Ohio State for 4-star CB Zabien Brown: What could he bring to Tuscaloosa?". The Athletic. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- Kelly, Nick (July 9, 2023). "Alabama football lands 2024 cornerback Zabien Brown over Ohio State, USC". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- Hummer, Chris (August 6, 2024). "Alabama's next standout freshman defensive back? Five-star Zabien Brown is coming on quickly in fall camp". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- Nakos, Pete (June 17, 2024). "Alabama five-star CB Zabien Brown signs with GSE for NIL representation". On3.com. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- Kelly, Nick (September 3, 2024). "Why Zabien Brown started for Alabama football, and how does he build on it?". AL.com. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- Harvey, Paul. "Kalen DeBoer reacts to game-winning interception by Zabien Brown". Saturday Down South. Retrieved September 29, 2024.