Alabama, Jaylen Mbakwe and WR

Is Jaylen Mbakwe’s move to WR for Alabama football permanent? What Kalen DeBoer said
Throughout the week of the ReliaQuest Bowl, Alabama football’s Jaylen Mbakwe has appeared in a new role. On Monday, Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer said the freshman’s move to wide receiver is likely to stick moving forward.
Alabama’s Jaylen Mbakwe to stay at WR, Kadyn Proctor expected to play vs. Michigan
During the weekend, Miami quarterback Cam Ward — a projected first-round pick — played only the first half of the Hurricanes’ Pop-Tart Bowl against Iowa State. DeBoer said it was not in the plans when asked if something similar could happen for Alabama.
Jaylen Mbakwe move to WR for Alabama football makes sense for bowl, but bowl only | Goodbread
Alabama football's switch of Jaylen Mbakwe from CB to WR for the ReliaQuest Bowl could be a permanent move. Here's why that could be a bad idea.
Kalen DeBoer Unveils Major Change in Former 5-Star Jaylen Mbakwe's Role
"I'm really excited for what he can do for us there at that position," DeBoer said. "He's got the speed, he had the ball in his hands all through high school running the offense a
What did Alabama football see in Jaylen Mbakwe at wide receiver in ReliaQuest Bowl prep?
TAMPA, Fla. — Jaylen Mbakwe is back on offense. In Alabama football's first practice ahead of Tuesday's ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan, the freshman cornerback is practicing with the wide receivers, a position he played at Clay-Chalkville High School in Pinson, Alabama.
Kalen DeBoer reveals direction Alabama will go in with Jaylen Mbakwe in future
Jaylen Mbakwe seems to have made the full transition from defensive back to wide receiver for the Alabama Crimson Tide.  The former five-star played the entire 2024 regular season at defensive back.
How Jaylen Mbakwe has done practicing at wide receiver for Alabama football
At least in the brief media viewing period of Alabama football practice that lasted about 10 minutes. The Crimson Tide practiced for the first time on Friday at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl, and Mbakwe was working with the wide receivers during that period.
Kalen DeBoer comments on Jaylen Mbakwe’s future at WR
Kalen DeBoer and Alabama have been having Jaylen Mbakwe practicing at the wide receiver position, and that will be his role moving forward.
Is Jaylen Mbakwe’s move to WR permanent? Kalen DeBoer weighs in
During Alabama’s on-site bowl prep for Michigan, true freshman defensive back Jaylen Mbakwe has worked with the Crimson Tide wide receivers. Mbakwe has even changed numbers, moving from the No. 9 he wore all season to the now-vacant No.
Is Alabama football freshman Mbakwe's move to receiver permanent? Kalen DeBoer weighs in
Alabama football's Jaylen Mbakwe is moving to WR for the ReliaQuest Bowl, but is his switch from cornerback permanent? UA's Kalen DeBoer weighed in
Detroit Free Press3d
What the Alabama football offense has in Jaylen Mbakwe, the wide receiver: 'A natural athlete'
So when Booker was asked if Jaylen Mbakwe fit the bill of an Alabama football wide receiver, he instantly grinned. "He ...
Jaylen Mbakwe 'Embracing' Role as Receiver During ReliaQuest Bowl Practice
It was quite an intense 24-hour period in Tuscaloosa not even two full weeks ago. Alabama freshman cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe ...
USA Today13d
Inside Alabama football's 24 hours without Jaylen Mbakwe: 'He wanted to come back'
For about 24 hours, Alabama football faced a world without Jaylen Mbakwe. Shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, the freshman ...