A fired-up Alabama vs. Auburn is on. A bunch of Bama athletes who have been under the heavy watch include Bray Hubbard, a 6-foot-2 sophomore, who has been under the shadow of other frontline defensive backs so far. The game against the Tigers hands him a great chance to show the world what he brings to the table. The kid has a convincing stat to back up the expectation floating around him. Hubbard amassed a total of 44 tackles, two pass deflections, two interceptions, and one forced fumble so afraid in the season. Before he adds a lot of value to his resume after today’s finish at Bryant-Denny stadium, let’s take you through the brief life map of this Crimson Tide safety.

We know how much the fans have been mad at Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama after they blew up their slim playoff hope with an upset loss over Oklahoma Sooners last week. They have literally nothing to lose in this Iron Bowl except Kalen DeBoer’s million-dollar job. But Alabama football is not just about a single season. They will revamp for sure not immediately, but definitely. That’s when, Bray Hubbard, the young adult will be the guy to turn your head to. He’s a player to bet a dime for.

Hubbard is living his second season with the Crimson Tide. He’s a former four-star athlete in the 2023 class from Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Within a very short span, he’s already making a name for himself and earning the trust of the veterans, including coach Kalen DeBoer, who picked him up as Keon Sabb’s replacement during the crucial Tennessee game. A few weeks back, he recorded seven tackles and the first-ever interception of his career against the Missouri Tigers, stealing the players of the week tag in late October. He was also rated the highest grade SEC safety from week 9.

Mr. Mississippi football had an early start to his career at Ocean Springs High School. After spending some productive years under the school banner, the prodigy received a ton of offers from big leagues like Alabama, FAU, Mississippi State, Tulane, and more. The kid has a loving family as his rock solid, the foundation of a top-tier career and a healthy, happy life. Although he lost his mother in his early teens, Hubbard has since been carrying her essence with him.

Brayson Hubbard keeps his departed mom in his prayers in every game

Brayson Hubbard made a unique gesture in the memory of his mum. He took special permission from coach Saban to wear a pink headband to games. His mother, Courtney, had died of cancer when the kid was in his seventh grade. The loving lady, a responsible school teacher, and an affectionate mother made a permanent void in his son’s life.

‘‘I want to make her smile every game. I want to make her happy no matter what,’‘ Hubbard said in a local media outlet while discussing his pink band obsession. The athlete said he loves to wear the band, as it was his mum’s favorite. Even before Nick Saban signed the Mississippi native, fans started to visualize the champ taking off his helmet and the band and shaking the opponent’s hand after clinching a gusty win with his mother smiling from above.

If you, in case wonder about the root of his on-point athletic sense and the impromptu skills, it’s in his blood. Yes, you heard it right. Father Mark Hubbard has served 15 long years as the OSHS Athletics director. He had also a high-yielding tenure as OSHS’s head boys’ basketball coach. He had entirely changed the trajectory of Ocean Springs football, taking it through a slew of improvements. He stepped away from the year in late 2022 with a heart full of cherished memories. Brayson was under his dad’s scrutiny during his high school days. Now he expanded the horizon, he had his legendary father cheering from the gallery or home during any game.

The time is almost there. Hubbard is getting out of his Newbee’s cocoon. Soon, you can see him on the top. Roll boy, it’s your time to shine!