PFF Ranks Alabama’s Secondary Among Nation’s Elite, Names Best Safety Duo
Alabama’s reputation for producing elite defensive backs continues to hold strong, as Pro Football Focus (PFF) recently ranked the Crimson Tide’s secondary among the best in college football heading into the 2025 season. Headlining the unit are safeties Bray Hubbard and Malachi Moore, whom PFF named the top safety duo in the nation.
Hubbard and Moore earned praise for their impressive coverage grades—89.7 and 89.5 respectively—placing them both in the top 15 nationally among FBS safeties. The duo’s ability to read plays, make timely breaks on the ball, and deliver solid tackles in space has made Alabama’s back end one of the toughest to attack through the air.
What makes their recognition even more impressive is the context. After Keon Sabb went down with a season-ending injury, Hubbard stepped into a larger role and flourished. His sharp instincts and steady play earned him national recognition and proved the depth Alabama has at the safety position.
But the praise doesn’t stop there. PFF also highlighted the strength of the entire Crimson Tide secondary, ranking it among the most complete and talented units in college football. With versatile defenders at every spot and a tradition of strong coaching, Alabama appears poised to frustrate opposing quarterbacks all season long.
Fan reactions have been a mix of agreement and caution, especially regarding PFF’s grading system, but there’s no denying the talent on the field. Under new defensive leadership and with stars like Hubbard and Moore leading the way, Alabama’s secondary could be the key to a championship-caliber defense.
As the season approaches, all eyes will be on Tuscaloosa to see if this elite secondary can live up to the hype—and shut down the best the SEC has to offer.
