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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 @ 10:33 PM
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Tae Martin
Tae Martin 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB/ATH | 2025
AL
Colby Hester
Colby Hester 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR | 2025
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Cadariyus Love
Cadariyus Love 5'8" | DB | 2025
AL
Koby Johnson
Koby Johnson 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB | 2025
AL
Justin Godwin
Justin Godwin 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB | 2025
AL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this scouting report, we take a closer look at the emerging DB prospects in Alabama who have the potential to elevate their game and capture the attention of college recruiters and football enthusiasts alike. 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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.

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Cadariyus Love Cadariyus Love Cadariyus Love 5'8" | DB Andalusia | 2025 State AL

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 150
POS DB
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Cadariyus Love Cadariyus Love Cadariyus Love 5'8" | DB Andalusia | 2025 State AL

School: Andalusia High School
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Tae Martin Tae Martin 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB/ATH Reeltown | 2025 State AL

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
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Tae Martin Tae Martin 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB/ATH Reeltown | 2025 State AL

School: Reeltown High School
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Colby Hester Colby Hester 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Ohatchee | 2025 State AL

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
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Colby Hester Colby Hester 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Ohatchee | 2025 State AL

School: Ohatchee High School
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HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
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Which 2025 DB’s in Alabama will have a breakout year?
Chippy, confident corner who plays a lot of press-man from the boundary but has taken some snaps out...
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Koby Johnson Koby Johnson Koby Johnson 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Baldwin County | 2025 State AL

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Koby Johnson Koby Johnson Koby Johnson 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Baldwin County | 2025 State AL

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