I kept my eye on Gibson quite a bit Friday as he was the only player I knew coming into the game. He is the #1 Ranked DB by PRZN and is a Alabama Crimson Tide commit. I didn’t get a chance to get a feel for his play on Friday at the DB position because Jasper avoided throwing in his direction. However, I did get to see his speed and athleticism on display as he caught a long TD pass to open the 4th Q. You can’t miss the fact that he has obvious elite speed.

Zyan Gibson Zyan Gibson 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Gadsden City | 2026 State AL is a lockdown DB out of Gadsden City who’s set up for another huge season in the 6A this year.

“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.

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.”

Gibson is committed to Alabama and is sure to have another huge season this upcoming fall- it’ll be exciting to watch!

Zyan Gibson Zyan Gibson 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Gadsden City | 2026 State AL is a lockdown DB out of Gadsden City who is staying as our No. 1 DB and No. 7 overall player in the class.

“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.

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.”

Gibson committed to Alabama a little while back and has a huge year ahead this fall.

Check out some of Gibson’s tape from last fall:

Zyan Gibson Zyan Gibson 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Gadsden City | 2026 State AL   is a dominant defensive back out of Gadsden City who has played fantastic for his defense the last few seasons. Gibson has great size at the position and is highly athletic- he has great speed, hands, and instincts that make him a valuable asset for his defense. Gibson is an all-around reliable defender- he reads and reacts to plays quickly, rarely gets beat downfield, and can make impact plays in man and zone coverage. Gibson is incredibly reliable in coverage- he can line up both inside and outside, does a great job reading opposing quarterback’s eyes, and consistently uses his hands to break up and intercept passes. Gibson had another dominant season out in Gadsden City’s secondary last fall where he consistently found ways to shut down opposing passing attacks by making huge plays out in coverage. Gibson just recently committed to Alabama- be sure to watch him next fall, he’s going to put up an awesome senior season.

Zyan Gibson Zyan Gibson 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Gadsden City | 2026 State AL is a rising star known for his explosive athleticism and ability to make game-changing plays. He thrives in high-pressure situations, consistently coming up with key stops and interceptions. Gibson’s recovery speed is unmatched, allowing him to cover mistakes and shut down deep threats. His energy and work ethic are infectious, inspiring his teammates to elevate their performances. As he refines his technique, Gibson is certain to draw interest from top college programs.

Zyan Gibson Zyan Gibson 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Gadsden City | 2026 State AL   is a super talented defensive back out of Gadsden City that has played fantastic this year. Gibson is incredibly reliable in coverage- he can line up both inside and outside, reads the quarterback’s eyes, and uses his hands to make plays on the ball. Gibson has great size at the position and is highly athletic- he has great speed, hands, and instincts that make him a valuable asset for his defense. Gibson is an all-around reliable defender- he reads and reacts to plays quickly, rarely gets beat downfield, and can make impact plays in man and zone coverage. So far this season Gibson has played really well and has recorded 17 total tackles (11 solo, one for loss) and one fumble recovery. With how well he’s played the last two years, Gibson has seen his recruitment open up a lot. Just this past week, he picked up an offer from Baylor, and later on this college season, he has visits scheduled to Tennessee and other top programs.

Zyan Gibson Zyan Gibson 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Gadsden City | 2026 State AL is known for his physicality and aggressive playing style that intimidates opposing receivers. He thrives in press coverage situations where he can use his strength to disrupt timing between receivers and quarterbacks. Despite facing taller receivers at times, he demonstrates excellent leaping ability to contest jump balls effectively. Coaches appreciate his competitiveness and willingness to take on any challenge thrown at him during games. With continued development in technique refinement, he has the tools to become a shutdown corner by next season.

Zyan Gibson Zyan Gibson 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Gadsden City | 2026 State AL  is a seriously talented defensive back prospect out of Gadsden City coming off a fantastic sophomore season where he built up a lot of interest in the recruiting world. Gibson is an incredibly reliable player in coverage that can line up both inside and outside to match up well with a wide range of receivers. Gibson is highly athletic and has great size, speed, hands, and instincts that make him a really valuable asset for their defense. He reads and reacts to plays very quickly, rarely gets beat downfield, and has the ability to make a big impact in man and zone coverage. Last fall Gibson in addition to his coverage work, Gibson ended up recording 17 total tackles (11 solo, 1 for loss) and one fumble recovery on the season. Gibson has seen his recruitment pick up a ton in the last few months- he lists offers from LSU, Miami, Alabama, and tons of other top tier programs. Keep an eye on him going forward, he’s one of the top DBs out there right now!