Keon Sabb S Alabama |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #3 ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.55 seconds (56%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.1 DOB: 09/18/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #3 | |
| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.55 seconds (56%*) | |
| Age: 24.1 DOB: 09/18/2002 | |
| Overall Rating: |
84.6 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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74% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 99.8 | |
| Tackling: |
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78% |
| Run Defense: |
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74% |
| Coverage: |
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75% |
| Zone: |
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74% |
| Man/Press: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#102
Position rank:
#24 (DB)
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| College Games: 46 College Snaps: 2024 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jonas Sanker - Virginia |
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94% |
| Lathan Ransom - Ohio State |
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90% |
| Cole Bishop - Utah |
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87% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Keon Sabb grew up in Glassboro, New Jersey, played high school football in Glassboro and Williamstown and finished at IMG Academy, and he also ran track and played basketball. A unanimous four-star recruit, ranked No. 94 nationally in the 247Sports Composite, he received an Under Armour All-America invitation and signed with Michigan.Sabb played in 18 games with four starts over two seasons at Michigan, making 28 tackles, seven pass breakups and two interceptions, including a pick-six, and he was part of the 2023 national championship team. He transferred to Alabama for 2024 and started seven games, making 39 tackles and two interceptions for 87 return yards and earning SEC defensive player of the week honors against Western Kentucky, before a broken foot at Tennessee on 19 October ended his season. He started all 15 games in 2025, making 54 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and an interception against Vanderbilt, and he was named the coaches' player of the week against Vanderbilt and Auburn.
Sabb passed on the 2026 draft to return for a fifth season, saying it was very important for him to play a full season healthy and that his goal was a national championship. He has started every game at safety in 2026, forcing a fumble in the 45-17 win at Kentucky, and he has 25 tackles and two pass breakups in eight games for an Alabama team that beat Florida State, Mississippi State and Texas A&M but lost to Georgia and Tennessee.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Started all 15 games for Alabama in 2025
- Experience at two national powers, including a 2023 title at Michigan
- Five career interceptions, including a pick-six at Michigan
- Earned SEC defensive player of the week honors against Western Kentucky in 2024
- Forced a fumble in the win at Kentucky this season
- Reliable tackler, with only six missed tackles in 2025
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Has allowed three touchdowns in coverage this season
- Average timed speed limits his range on deep routes
- No interceptions this season and one in 2025
- A broken foot ended his 2024 season after seven starts
Scouting Report: Summary
Sabb is an experienced, versatile safety who has started at two of the country's top programs. He was part of Michigan's 2023 national championship team, started seven games for Alabama in 2024 before a broken foot ended his season, and then started all 15 games in 2025, making 54 tackles and an interception against Vanderbilt. He has five career interceptions, including a pick-six at Michigan, and he missed only six tackles in 2025. He also earned SEC defensive player of the week honors against Western Kentucky in 2024.He returned for a fifth season to prove he could stay healthy for a full year, and he has started every game this season. He forced a fumble in the 45-17 win at Kentucky, has 25 tackles and two pass breakups in eight games and he has appeared in every game, the full-season availability he came back to show.
However, his coverage has been inconsistent this season. He has allowed three touchdowns, against Florida State, Mississippi State and Georgia, and he has no interceptions after only one in 2025, so his ball production has dropped since his first season at Alabama. His timed speed is average, which limits his range on deep routes, and he is an older prospect in his fifth college season. The broken foot in 2024 is also part of his medical file. He has been targeted 15 times this season and allowed 10 catches.
Overall, Sabb is a smart, experienced safety whose versatility and big-game experience give him a clear NFL role. He projects as a fourth-round safety with the ceiling of a starter in a split-safety scheme and the floor of a reliable backup and special teams player. Teams that value experience and versatility will see him as a safe pick in the middle rounds. His Michigan title run and two seasons at Alabama give him the big-game experience that NFL staffs value.
Written By:
Wyatt Brooks (SEC)
How other scouting services rate Keon Sabb (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
123.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
35.0
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*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.