Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: Jaylen Mbakwe
A former top recruit, Mbakwe is making a position change during his second season with the Crimson Tide this fall, moving from the defensive side of the ball to offense. With this, Mbakwe moves from cornerback to wide receiver.
Playing both ways in high school as well, wide receiver is a position that Mbakwe has past experience in, leaving reason to believe that the former in-state star could certainly make an impact for the Crimson Tide offensive this season.
An intriguing player on the Crimson Tide's roster, here is everything you need to know about Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Mbakwe entering the 2025 season.
Jaylen Mbakwe player information
Position: Wide Receiver
Jersey Number: No. 3
Height: 5'11
Weight: 190
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Clay, Alabama
High School: Clay-Chalkville
Jaylen Mbakwe career stats
Mbakwe is entering his second season at Alabama this fall, as well as his first on the offensive side of the ball. Last season, Mbakwe appeared in 12 games for the Crimson Tide where he had 15 tackles, one TFL, one interception, and two PD, while also returning two punts for 46 yards, as well as a kickoff for 15 yards.
Jaylen Mbakwe 2024 stats
As mentioned previously, Mbakwe saw action for the Crimson Tide a year ago as a true freshman with 15 tackles, one TFL, one interception, and two PD across 12 games. Mbakwe also saw time on special teams where he had two punt returns for 46 yards, as well as a kick return for 15 yards.
Jaylen Mbakwe recruiting ranking
According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Mbakwe was considered as the nation's No. 12 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting class, as well as the No. 2 cornerback nationally. A five-star prospect, Mbakwe committed to the Crimson Tide in July 2022, and was rated as the No. 3 player in the state of Alabama out of in-state Clay-Chalkville High School.
Jaylen Mbakwe 2025 season outlook
Similar to his freshman season, Mbakwe is likely to make an impact for the Crimson Tide in 2025, but in what exact role could that be?
Entering the season, Mbakwe does not currently project as one of Alabama's starting wide receivers, but is however among the top backup options. One of the top athletes on Alabama's roster, Mbakwe should see action throughout the season at receiver, as well as on special teams, and could potentially emerge into a larger role offensively as the season goes along.
Overall, expect to see a lot of Mbakwe once again this season, but for the former five-star prospect to likely not rank among Alabama's top two-to-three leading receivers.
Jaylen Mbakwe 2025 season prediction
2025 Prediction: 15 receptions, 200 yards, 2 TD, 5 kick/punt returns, 50 yards
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