2026 Rankings Update- Who Are Our Top DBs Across Alabama?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With our new 2026 Rankings Update, it's only right that we look towards the secondary and check out some of our top DB prospects across the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We were super impressed watching these guys – they all have so much talent and potential at the next level, it'll be exciting watching them this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, make sure you watch some of their tape below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1213561"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6839e41c5d121"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1213561' first='Zyan' last='Gibson'] is a lockdown DB out of Gadsden City who is staying as our No. 1 DB and No. 7 overall player in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"At 6'1 175, Gibson has great size and athleticism at the position. He has great speed, hands, and instincts that make him incredibly hard to throw against. Gibson is an all-around reliable defender- he reads and reacts to plays quickly, rarely gets beaten downfield, and can make huge plays on the ball in man and zone coverage. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Gibson is really versatile as well- he can line up inside and outside, is physical against the run, and does a great job reading opposing QBs' eyes to break up and intercept passes</em>."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gibson committed to Alabama a little while back and has a huge year ahead this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Gibson's tape from last fall:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17619343/6579648c0c539603fcf91a66' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6839e41c5d423"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1337985"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6839e41c5d4ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1337985' first='Dylan' last='Purter'] is a dominant DB out of Booker T. Washington who is now our #2 DB and #14 prospect in the state after his season last fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'2 175, Purter plays with a ton of speed and instincts he uses to locate and fly to the ball nearly every snap. Purter is excellent at recognizing and reacting to plays; he isn't easily baited downfield and has a great understanding of where he needs to be to create the greatest impact. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Purter is terrific in coverage. He provides a ton of security over the top of his defense and is great at tracking and getting his hands on the ball, coming away with some huge INTs/PBUs all over the field. Purter is just as good at making plays in the backfield against the run and pass- he's a reliable blitzer who uses his speed to fly downhill from the secondary and deliver some huge hits to opposing QBs/RBs.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Purter committed to LSU a little while back- he's a seriously talented DB with a massive season ahead this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Purter's tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19402648/66f81ed0d736d65014c98368' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6839e41c5d4f3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625583"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6839e41c5d571"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keijaun Johnson is a super-talented DB out of Woodlawn who is now our #3 DB in the state, and #18 overall prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>At 6'2 175, Johnson has great size and athleticism he uses to fly around the secondary and create big stops. Johnson is physical and incredibly reliable in coverage. He consistently shuts down WRs deep downfield and does a great job tracking the ball and using his hands to come away with impressive PBUs and INTs.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Johnson is also great against the run. He flies downhill, fills in lanes, and wraps up/delivers huge hits to RBs to stop them for little to no gain. With his speed, it's easy for Johnson to make plays from sideline to sideline- he's a rangy DB who can make plays in pursuit anywhere on the field.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With how well he played last fall, Johnson has picked up offers from Mississippi State, South Carolina, Ole Miss, West Virginia, and more!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of his film from last season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19011586/6727ad47c73931a0da179a01' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6839e41c5d5b8"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401109"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6839e41c5d635"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401109' first='Jamarrion' last='Gordon'] has been extremely reliable for Jackson over the last few seasons, making him our #4 DB in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Standing at 6'1 160,  Gordon has great size and athleticism that allow him to press pass catchers at the line of scrimmage, disrupt routes, and limit separation on almost every single play. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Gordon's ball skills are also a major part of his game- he has a great set of hands he uses to contest passes, which consistently helps him rack up INTs and PBUs. Gordon is also a reliable run defender who's not afraid to step up and make tackles in the open field and behind the line of scrimmage.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gordon had another great season last fall, ending the year with 39 total tackles (29 solo, 4 for loss), one sack, 3 INTs, and 4 PBUs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this offseason, Gordon dropped a Top 4 consisting of North Carolina, Florida, Florida State, and Ole Miss. He's a talented DB with a huge year ahead- check out his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17623269/675706877676c7e77927cbbc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6839e41c5d674"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622371"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6839e41c5d6de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1622371' first='Johnny' last='Moody'] is a talented DB out of Parker who </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Moody is highly versatile and can line up and provide great coverage outside and deep downfield against some talented WRs. Moody is great at playing both press man and zone- he can jam and wear down WRs at the LOS while also covering tons of ground and sometimes multiple targets in zone. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Moody is also a great run defender- he flies downfield and fills in rushing lanes to create huge stops near the line of scrimmage, making life harder for offenses in every way he can.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moody has narrowed his recruitment down to either Memphis or Mississippi State, it'll be exciting seeing where he ends up next!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Moody's film from last season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17641795/67588d55b8246d4514822e35' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6839e41c5d715"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2495","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2446","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6839e41c5dfa6"} /-->