Jaylen Mbakwe, who played cornerback for Alabama this season, will make a surprise switch to wide receiver for the ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan. The freshman, touted as a five-star recruit, initially entered the transfer portal but reversed course. Mbakwe has impressed teammates with his quick learning and natural athleticism.
will have a new face at wide receiver during Tuesday’s ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan. Jaylen Mbakwe , who spent the regular season as a cornerback,
“He looks good,” Alabama Milroe said. “He’s definitely talented. It’s been good to have him on our offensive side of the ball, and see him pick it up. It’s been quick, it’s been a quick turnaround going from DB to receiver, and how much he’s grasped in that short period of time. Imagine if we’d had him the whole season, how well he’d be playing for us. I’m definitely happy to have him on our side of the ball, he’s done a really good job.”“He tracks the ball really well,” the quarterback said.
He’s also no stranger to having the ball in his hands at the college level, serving as UA’s punt returner for much of the season as well. Besides Mbakwe, Alabama will have just four scholarship wide receivers available for the ReliaQuest Bowl, due to a slew of transfer portal entries, as well as several injuries. Other names at the position include Ryan Williams, Germie Bernard, Rico Scott and Jaren Hamilton.
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