Bray Hubbard S Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Bray Hubbard S Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 06/14/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.60 seconds (37%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 06/14/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.60 seconds (37%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 21.3 | |
| Tackling: |
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72% |
| Run Defense: |
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81% |
| Coverage: |
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96% |
| Zone: |
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83% |
| Man/Press: |
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96% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#114
Position rank:
#23
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| College Games: 12 College Snaps: 433 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jordan Battle - Alabama |
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76% |
| Tyler Nubin - Minnesota |
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75% |
| Antonio Johnson - Texas A&M |
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74% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Bray Hubbard dominated Mississippi high school football as a dual-threat quarterback, throwing for 5,288 yards and 55 touchdowns while rushing for 4,044 yards and 52 scores across his final three seasons at Ocean Springs High School. The two-time Class 6A Mr. Football winner finished his prep career with 97 total touchdowns, earning four-star recognition from ESPN despite receiving mostly three-star ratings elsewhere. Alabama recruited him as a defensive back, seeing potential beyond his quarterback production.His freshman year in 2023 was spent learning on special teams, adjusting from calling plays to reading them. The transition accelerated in 2024 when Michigan transfer Keon Sabb suffered a season-ending injury against Tennessee, opening the door for Hubbard to start the final six games of Alabama's season. He responded by tying for the team lead with three interceptions while adding 57 tackles, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble.
That six-game stretch showcased the playmaking ability Alabama coaches had projected. His 11-tackle, one-forced-fumble performance against Oklahoma highlighted his physical approach, while interceptions against Missouri and Auburn demonstrated the ball skills that made him a natural fit at safety. The former quarterback's field vision translated seamlessly to the back end, where his ability to read routes and break on throws became his signature trait.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Exceptional ball skills and route recognition allow him to consistently jump passing lanes and create turnovers with impeccable timing.
- Runs the alley with controlled aggression, meeting ball carriers at full speed while maintaining proper tackling form and leverage.
- Coverage instincts shine in zone concepts where his quarterback background helps him read the entire field development simultaneously.
- Physical presence in run support translates to consistent contact at the line of scrimmage without getting washed out by blockers.
- Closing speed becomes evident when breaking on underthrown balls, consistently arriving with enough velocity to contest or intercept passes.
- Leadership qualities emerged naturally during his starting stint, communicating coverage adjustments and directing traffic in the secondary with confidence.
- Versatility allows him to rotate between free safety and strong safety roles without losing effectiveness in either position.
- Football I.Q. manifests in his ability to diagnose play action and screen concepts before they fully develop.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Man coverage against slot receivers exposes his limitations in tight spaces where quicker route runners can create separation consistently.
- Tackling consistency wavers when facing elite speed in space, occasionally arriving late or taking poor angles on breakaway attempts.
- Deep ball coverage shows vulnerability against vertical routes where faster receivers can gain a step before he recovers.
- Limited starting experience means he's still developing the nuanced positioning that separates good safeties from great ones in coverage.
- Pass rush recognition needs refinement as he sometimes bites on play action fakes that more experienced safeties would identify earlier.
Scouting Report: Summary
Hubbard reads quarterbacks like he used to be one, which makes sense. His zone coverage is outstanding - breaks on balls with perfect timing and rarely gets fooled by route combinations. Problem is, he's still learning how to tackle consistently and struggles when asked to match up man-to-man with quicker slot guys. The physical tools are there, but he's raw in key areas that matter at the next level.He'll make some spectacular interceptions and then miss a tackle in space on the very next play. That's the maddening part about evaluating him - the ceiling is obvious when you watch him patrol center field, but the floor concerns are real when he's forced into reactive situations. Defensive coordinators will love his communication and field vision, though they'll need patience while he learns proper tackling angles and coverage technique.
The upside is a starting free safety who changes games with his ball skills. The downside is a tweener who never quite puts it all together despite the obvious talent. His rapid improvement suggests he's coachable, but he's still projecting more than producing. Teams gambling on his development could hit big, or they could end up with a special-teams player who flashes occasionally but never becomes reliable enough for every-down work.
How other scouting services rate Bray Hubbard (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
92.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
18.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.