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Coming into the 2024 season, the Alabama Crimson Tide seemed set at safety with fifth-year senior Malachi Moore and Michigan transfer Keon Sabb roaming the back end.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 30

Trio of Alabama freshmen DBs to add depth, versatility to secondary in 2025

Alabama’s secondary is set to return four of its five starters in 2025. The Crimson Tide will have starting cornerbacks Zabien Brown and Domani Jackson returning as well as starting safeties Keon Sabb and Bray Hubbard.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 3

How preparation made second-year DB ready to help Alabama in late CFP push

The predicted weakness for Alabama football in the summer before the season started may be the biggest strength next season. Kane Wommack, the Crimson Tide’s defensive coordinator, has guided the growth of several young defensive backs — including one who emerged in the absence of an injured veteran player.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 19

Alabama's road to redemption in the CFP gets that much harder following yet another season-ending injury

Following another wild week of college football, the Alabama Crimson Tide are hoping to see another rise in Tuesday's CFP rankings. The closer the Tide

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 18

Keon Sabb’s injury opens up big opportunity for emerging Alabama safety

Alabama football will be without a veteran safety for the remainder of the season. Kalen DeBoer updated the media on the status of Keon Sabb, a transfer from Michigan, in Monday’s press conference. Key defensive player out for rest of season with injury Sabb went down with a foot injury versus Tennessee and missed the last three games.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 18

Key defensive player out for rest of season with injury

Alabama’s defense will be down a starter for the rest of the season. Safety Keon Sabb will miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken foot against Tennessee.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 18

Alabama Defensive Back Out for Season with Foot Injury

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb is out for the season with a foot injury that he suffered and played through against Tennessee, Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer announced during Monday's press conference.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 14

PFF Tabs One Alabama Safety as a 'Rising Star'

When Crimson Tide safety Keon Sabb, who picked off two passes and wrapped up 39 tackles, went down with an injury during the Tennessee game, many expected Alabama's thin secondary to struggle.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 11

Former Alabama DB details why he’s enjoyed watching Bray Hubbard in the Tide’s secondary

Kane Wommack has located a star in Alabama’s defensive secondary since the Tennessee game. The Crimson Tide’s defensive coordinator had a veteran safety go down in Keon Sabb, but a young player has emerged and has Alabama executing with physicality and violence.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 23

Alabama safeties coach says ‘no drop-off’ will happen with Bray Hubbard replacing Keon Sabb

Alabama’s defensive coaching staff is excited about what it is about to see with Bray Hubbard. He is the one who will replace Keon Sabb at free safety as Sabb is recovering from an injury.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 23

Alabama Expects Starting Cornerback to Return to Lineup For Homecoming

- The No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide looks to bounce back this week after losing its second SEC game of the season this past week to the Tennessee Volunteers.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 22

Alabama Safety Leans on Veteran Leadership Ahead of First Start

- The University of Alabama has a celebratory weekend on the horizon as the No. 15 Crimson Tide is set to host the No. 21 Missouri Tigers for homecoming.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 22

Alabama reserve safety prepared to impact Crimson Tide’s defense at a ‘high level’ with Keon Sabb out

Alabama’s defensive secondary will be without Keon Sabb for a while at safety. He suffered a lower body injury against Tennessee, and some have reported it to be a broken foot.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 22

Alabama's defense to incur a loss they can't afford following latest injury update

It's been anything but smooth sailing for the Alabama Crimson Tide's defense this season. Saturday in Knoxville saw the team get back to their turnover-heavy

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 21

Alabama safety reportedly played with broken foot against Tennessee

One Alabama defender battled through a lingering injury in week eight against Tennessee. Starting safety Keon Sabb will be sidelined with a lower-body injury that will cause him to be “down for a while”, according to Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 21

Alabama Football Turns To Bray Hubbard To Step Up After Injury to Starting Safety

- The No. 15 Alabama football program beings to regroup on Monday after losing the annual rivalry game to Tennessee this past Saturday. The Crimson Tide's two losses put them behind the eight-ball as they look to still qualify for the expanded 12-team College Football Playoffs.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 21

Who are Alabama options to replace an injured Keon Sabb at safety?

He was a game-time decision for last week’s matchup versus Tennessee, but Keon Sabb played through pain. The former Michigan transfer is Alabama’s starter at free safety.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 11

Michigan Football: Keon Sabb shares Rose Bowl story that ultimately helped him go to Alabama

Former Michigan safety Keon Sabb entered the transfer portal back on Feb. 16. Four days later he not only committed to Alabama, but was already enrolled.

Michigan Wolverines News / College Football Dawgs / April 25, 2024

Portal Deals Another Big Hit to Michigan Wolverine's Secondary

Sherrone Moore’s era at Michigan is off to a rollercoaster start, after a crazy four-month. These first four months were filled with ups and downs from coaching changes to recruiting to arrests for OWI( operating a vehicle while intoxicated) and now this week is no different.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 19, 2024

Alabama Football adds star defensive back they hope to replace the now departed Caleb Downs

Alabama has found their Caleb Downs replacement in the form of Michigan transfer and star safety Keon Sabb. Fully replacing all-conference safety Caleb Downs might seem impossible, but if the Crimson Tide were going to even come close they needed someone exactly like Keon Sabb.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / February 19, 2024

Oregon Pursuing Michigan Safety Keon Sabb in the Transfer Portal

Dan Lanning has reloaded Oregon's roster in a big way heading into next season. First he inked the best recruiting class in program history, and then he added 11 more players from the transfer portal which only makes the Ducks that much deeper on paper.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 19, 2024

Keon Sabb Reveals Schools Who Have Contacted Him In NCAA Transfer Portal

Michigan defensive back Keon Sabb had a productive season for the Wolverines en route to their first national championship since 1997. Sabb logged 28 tackles, four pass deflections, and two interceptions during his redshirt freshman season.

Michigan Wolverines News / Blue By Ninety / February 18, 2024

Big Ten Power In Contact With Michigan Football Transfer

This week, Michigan football lost another defensive player to the transfer portal, this time former four-star safety recruit Keon Sabb. At Michigan, Sabb showed lots of promise but struggled to find playing time in a safety room that included All-Big Ten safeties Rod Moore and Makari Paige.

College Football News / FanNation All Syracuse / February 17, 2024

Syracuse One of Six Teams to Watch For Michigan Transfer Keon Sabb

Syracuse was listed among six teams to watch for Michigan transfer defensive back Keon Sabb by Rivals National Recruiting Analyst Adam Friedman in a post on X Friday.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / February 16, 2024

Oklahoma Football Offers Class of 2026 Athlete After His Brother Enters Transfer Portal From Michigan Wolverines – Report

From the unsuspecting eye, the Oklahoma football program harmlessly offered a class of 2026 athletes on Friday. However, those plugged into the college football scene would know the Sooners offered Glassboro, New Jersey, soon-to-be junior Amari Sabb with potentially alternative motives.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / February 16, 2024

Likely Starter Keon Sabb Hits The Transfer Portal

Well, this one is a bummer. There's no other way to slice it. Per multiple reports, rising junior defensive back Keon Sabb has decided to enter the transfer portal.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 7, 2024