UAB's Colby Dempsey: Undersized Ballhawk with Elite Ball Skills
Senior CB Colby Dempsey started all 12 games for UAB in 2024, posting 22 tackles, 1 INT, and 12 PBUs—ranking 9th nationally in pass breakups while helping the Blazers rank 18th in passing yards allowed (180.3 ypg).[3] At 5-10/180 lbs, his differentiator is tenacity and instincts, earning his spot in a stacked CB room through sheer grit rather than size or hype.[5] Battle-tested with no major injury history, Dempsey's high-motor play and lockdown coverage make him a reliable slot fit for teams needing feisty, productive corners who thrive under pressure.
