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Talented Alabama DB could be one of the SEC's breakout 2nd-year stars in 2025

Zabien Brown impressed as a true freshman last season, but he could be even better in a deep secondary for Kane Wommack this season.

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Zabien Brown (2) intercepts a pass intended for Auburn Tigers tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (13) | Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

The 25-year-old stars of the pandemic eligibility era are beginning to age out of college football, and that means there is a quicker path to playing time for the sport’s top underclassmen. Last season, the SEC and the rest of the country saw many true freshmen have their breakout, but for other top recruits from the 2024 recruiting class, their moment could be coming this fall.