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Which 2025 DB’s in Alabama will have a breakout year?

Which 2025 DB’s in Alabama will have a breakout year?
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CJ Marable
CJ Marable February 12, 2024 @ 10:38 PM
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Andrew Purcell
Andrew Purcell 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB | 2025
AL
Anquon Fegans
Anquon Fegans 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB | 2025
AL
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In Alabama, the rich tradition of producing top-tier talent continues to flourish, and the defensive back position is no exception. With the 2025 season on the horizon, the attention turns to identifying the standout defensive backs who are primed for breakout performances.

Jason Byrd

Jason Byrd

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 159
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Jason Byrd

School: Leroy High School
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Xavier Boswell

Xavier Boswell

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 155
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Xavier Boswell

School: Trinity Presbyterian
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Auburn
Anquon Fegans

Anquon Fegans

AL
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Anquon
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Height
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Weight
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AL
Which 2025 DB’s in Alabama will have a breakout year?
Active with his hands to work through traffic and get to the football. Nice lateral quickness to shuffle...
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Anquon Fegans

State: Alabama
School: Thompson
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Ahmir White

Ahmir White

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Ahmir White

School: Minor High School
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