Jaylen Mbakwe

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Jaylen Mbakwe
Alabama Crimson Tide–No. 3
Position Wide receiver
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: (2005-09-28) September 28, 2005 (age 19) [1]
Pinson, Alabama, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career history
College
High school Clay-Chalkville
(Pinson, Alabama)

Jaylen Mbakwe (born September 28, 2005) [1] is an American football wide receiver for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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High school career

Mbakwe attended Clay-Chalkville High School in Pinson, Alabama where he played football and ran track. [2] He entered his junior year with more than 60 scholarship offers. [3] That year he played as both a wide receiver and cornerback. [3] For his senior season, he moved to quarterback and led his team to an Alabama 6A title. [4] He rushed 148 times and recorded over 1,000 yards on the ground while accumulating 23 touchdowns. [4] He also passed for 2,007 yards and 20 touchdowns, and was named MVP of the state championship game after throwing and rushing for 282 yards and four touchdowns. [5] Over the course of his high school career, he lined up as a receiver, running back, defensive back, kick/punt returner, and quarterback. [6] [7] Following his senior season, Mbakwe earned a spot to play in the Under Armour All-America Game and also played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. [7]

A five-star recruit, Mbakwe committed to play college football at the University of Alabama over offers from Georgia, USC, LSU, and Notre Dame. [8]

Despite Nick Saban's retirement upon the conclusion of the 2023 season, Mbakwe remained firm in his commitment to Alabama. [9]

College recruiting information (2024)
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Jaylen Mbakwe
CB		 Clay, Alabama Clay-Chalkville5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)170 lb (77 kg)Jul 26, 2022 
Star ratings: Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 92

References

  1. 1 2 Alvarez, Nick (September 29, 2023). "Alabama commit Jaylen Mbakwe celebrates birthday with 5 touchdowns, comeback win". AL.com. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  2. ↑ Schatz, Joe (April 25, 2023). "Recruiting Film Breakdown: Cornerback/Receiver Jaylen Mbakwe". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Curran, Hannah (July 26, 2022). "Clay-Chalkville's Jaylen Mbakwe commits to Alabama". The Trussville Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Jaylen Mbakwe, Clay-Chalkville , Cornerback". 247Sports. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  5. ↑ Donaldson, Maxwell. "Why Alabama football five-star commit Jaylen Mbakwe switched to QB for senior season". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  6. ↑ Victory, Dennis (July 24, 2023). "Alabama commit Jaylen Mbakwe moves to quarterback for Clay-Chalkville". al. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  7. 1 2 "Jaylen Mbakwe - Football". Alabama Athletics. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Jaylen Mbakwe - Football Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  9. ↑ Shelton, Hunter (January 29, 2024). "BREAKING: Alabama Crimson Tide signee named 5-star prospect in final recruiting rankings". On3. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
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