Bray Hubbard S Alabama |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #18 ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.60 seconds (37%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #18 | |
| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.60 seconds (37%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
84.8 / 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: | 69.1 | |
| Tackling: |
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75% |
| Run Defense: |
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83% |
| Coverage: |
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74% |
| Zone: |
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70% |
| Man/Press: |
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72% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#73
Position rank:
#14 (DB)
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1689 | ||
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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| Cole Bishop - Utah |
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87% |
| Josh Proctor - Ohio State |
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84% |
| Dominique Hampton - Washington |
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83% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Bray Hubbard was a two-time Class 6A Mr. Football in Mississippi as a quarterback at Ocean Springs High School, throwing for 5,288 yards and 55 touchdowns and running for 4,044 yards and 52 scores over his career. ESPN rated him a four-star athlete, while other services had him lower, and Alabama recruited him as a defensive back.Hubbard played special teams in nine games in 2023, then made six starts in 2024, recording seven tackles and an interception in his first start against Missouri and finishing with 57 tackles and three interceptions. He started all 15 games at safety in 2025 and tied for the SEC lead with four interceptions, adding 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, six pass breakups and three forced fumbles. He had two interceptions against Wisconsin, an interception and a forced fumble in the final minute of the Iron Bowl, and eight tackles and a sack in the playoff against Indiana. He also made a key fourth-quarter interception in the 27-24 win at Missouri.
Hubbard announced in January 2026 that he would return for his senior season. He intercepted passes against Florida State and Georgia, made double-digit tackles in the loss at Tennessee and has two interceptions in eight games for a 6-2 team. Quarterback Ty Simpson has called him a baller who keeps playing.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Instinctive ball hawk with six interceptions over the last two seasons
- Tied for the SEC lead with four interceptions in 2025
- Forced three fumbles in 2025, including a late one in the Iron Bowl
- Physical run defender who plays downhill from the box
- Former quarterback who reads routes and the quarterback's eyes
- Started all 15 games in 2025 and has played every game this season
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Below-average timed speed limits his range against vertical routes
- Allowed 207 yards on 15 targets this season
- Missed seven tackles in eight games this season
- Smoother in zone than in man coverage against quicker targets
Scouting Report: Summary
Hubbard is an instinctive, physical safety who takes the ball away. A former Mississippi Mr. Football at quarterback, he reads routes and the quarterback's eyes like someone who used to play the position, and the production shows it: he tied for the SEC lead with four interceptions in 2025, forced three fumbles and has two more interceptions this season, against Florida State and Georgia. He has nine career interceptions.He also plays big in big games. His interception and forced fumble in the final minute of the 2025 Iron Bowl sealed a road win, and he made eight tackles and a sack in the playoff against Indiana. He started all 15 games in 2025 and has played every game this fall, plays downhill against the run and has been a steady presence for a 6-2 Alabama team, with double-digit tackles in the loss at Tennessee. Teammate Nikhai Hill-Green has said Hubbard is harder on himself than anyone can be.
However, his speed is the limiting factor. His timed speed is below average, so his range against vertical routes is a question, and he is smoother reading routes in zone than mirroring quicker targets in man. He has allowed 207 yards on 15 targets this season, a high average per catch, and he has missed seven tackles in eight games. Teams will want to see him in a role that keeps him closer to the line of scrimmage. He has allowed nine catches on 15 targets.
Overall, Hubbard's instincts, ball skills and toughness give him a clear path to an NFL role, especially in a zone-heavy scheme. He projects as a third-round safety with the ceiling of a starting strong safety and the floor of a special teams contributor and dime defender. His quarterback background also gives him value as a communicator in the secondary.
How other scouting services rate Bray Hubbard (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
83.1
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
19.0
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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.