NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Alabama Safety Bray Hubbard

Daniel HarmsDec 18, 2025

Bray Hubbard will bring undeniable instincts and playmaking ability to an NFL defense.

The Alabama safety has little regard for his own safety as he throws his body around every game, looking to make big hits and act as a heat-seeking missile. His energy and effort are off the charts to match his ability to wear many hats for a defense. Having a nose for the football only improves the impact he brings, and it's grown every year he's played.

A former 3-star recruit, Hubbard ascended to one of the most important players on Alabama's defense in 2025. Over the last two seasons, he's put up 123 tackles (76 solo), four tackles for loss, one sack, seven interceptions, eight passes defensed, and four forced fumbles.

Dan has covered the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL Draft since 2019 while contributing for RGR Football. Most recently, he spent the 2025 draft cycle at The Draft Network and is entering his first season in our scouting department.

Where He Wins

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 11 Alabama at Missouri

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— Hubbard handles numerous responsibilities with enthusiasm and execution at every level of the defense. He raises the energy level of the defense with big hits and the effort to find the ball carrier.

— His instincts show up as a coverage and run defender with a nose for the football who always seems to find himself in position to make plays. He's willing to get downhill to take on blocks and fill gaps as a dime linebacker or safety.

— The 6'2", 213-pound safety can flex out to man up on tight ends while shining as an apex defender underneath. He takes away passing lanes and reacts effectively to the quarterback's eyes.

— He spots route combinations well and uses his instincts to drop underneath routes and make plays on the football. Manages depth well, keeping short routes in reach while carrying others intermediately.

Areas of Improvement

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 27 Alabama at Georgia

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— Hubbard will get drawn in too close by play action and has to bail quickly to his depth or man coverage, grabbing to catch up. This can force some holding and illegal contact penalties at the next level.

— While he shows the instincts and mental capacity to handle a ton of roles, his foot speed and overall deep speed limit his impact as a free safety. His range moving backward is lacking.

— His aggressiveness gets the better of him with pursuit and tackling angles. He'll look for a big hit and miss the tackle, and fall down around the ball carrier's feet too often.