Ethan Hubbard is a three-star recruit from Hoover, AL (No. 1,522 in the 2023 class) who has not played in South Alabama's 8 games this season.
Where Hubbard comes from
- Hoover, AL
- Hoover
- About 200 miles from Hancock Whitney Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,522 in the 2023 class; signed with Duke.
- On the South Alabama roster since 2024
Where Hubbard fits
South Alabama lists 32 offensive linemen this season.
South Alabama offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 19th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
South Alabama is 4-4. Next: at Louisiana, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Hoover, AL
Transferred to South Alabama from Duke.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for South Alabama -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 19th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
South Alabama has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 South Alabama ApplewhiteYear 4 · Games –
- Dec 2025 Entered the transfer portal
- 2025 South Alabama ApplewhiteYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 South Alabama ApplewhiteYear 2 · Games –
- Apr 2024 Entered the transfer portalDuke to South Alabama
- 2023 Duke ElkoYear 1 · Games –
- High school HooverHoover, AL · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,522 in the 2023 class. Signed with Duke.Also from Hoover: Bradley Shaw (Arkansas), Justyn Hartley (Kentucky), Jonah Winston (Florida State) and 12 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Duke to South Alabama, Apr 24, 2024.
- Entered the transfer portal from South Alabama, Dec 19, 2025.
2023
- Signed with DukeThree-star, out of Hoover
2024
- Transferred to South Alabamafrom Duke
2026
- Entered the portalfrom South Alabama
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Mike Elko and Major Applewhite.
In the portal · 2026
In transfer portal
