CBS Sports Ranks The 10 Best Secondaries In College Football For 2026

By Staff Reporter•Aug 6, 20269:42 am•

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CBS Sports recently ranked the Top-10 best secondaries in college football for the 2026 season, which included four teams from the SEC.

The highest-ranked SEC team in the group was Alabama at No. 4. Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas A&M were also in the Top-10.

Here's what Blake Brockermeyer had to say about the Crimson Tide's secondary group.

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4. Alabama Crimson Tide

The strength of Alabama's 2026 team is a a star-studded secondary with an excellent blend of youth and experience, led by cornerback Zabien Brown.

Brown is a ballhawk and playmaker with outstanding size and change-of-direction ability. He returned two interceptions for touchdowns last season, added six pass breakups and excels in press coverage while matching up against opponents' top receivers.

Dijon Lee Jr. starts opposite Brown after recording two interceptions and seven passes defended a year ago. The 6-foot-4 Lee looks like an Alabama defensive back from the Nick Saban era; his size and length help him react quickly and deliver big hits when playing zone coverage.

Bray Hubbard and Keon Sabb return at safety. Hubbard is a throwback defender who impacts every phase of the game. He has a nose for the football, finishing with four interceptions, 10 passes defended and 79 tackles. Hubbard is also an effective blitzer who sets the edge and brings physicality in run support.

Sabb is a savvy veteran who started for Michigan in the 2023 national championship against Washington. He has battled injuries but remains a talented playmaker. Red Morgan is expected to start at nickel after showing tremendous promise in both phases. He has a bright future and brings plenty of pop despite his smallish size at 6-foot and under 190 pounds.