| Alabama Crimson Tide–No. 2 | |
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| Position | Cornerback |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Mater Dei High School |
Zabien Brown is an American college football cornerback for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Brown attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California. As a junior, he notched 32 tackles, three interceptions, and a forced fumble. [1] Coming out of high school, Brown was rated as a four-star recruit and the seventh-ranked cornerback in the class of 2024. [2] He committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide over offers from California, Georgia, Ohio State, and USC. [3]
Heading into the 2024 season, Brown competed for one of the Alabama starting defensive back positions. [4] [5] In his first collegiate game, he made the start for the Crimson Tide where he allowed no receptions in a win over Western Kentucky. [6] In week 5, Brown had the game-winning interception, as he helped the Crimson Tide upset their rivals Georgia 41–34. [7] In 2025, Brown returned an interception 99 yards for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers at the end of the first half, ultimately helping Alabama seal a 37-20 victory.