Kalen DeBoer, Jaylen Mbakwe

Jaylen Mbakwe move to WR for Alabama football makes sense for bowl, but bowl only | Goodbread
TAMPA − Jaylen Mbakwe's move from cornerback to wide receiver, for the ReliaQuest Bowl alone, makes total sense. Making that switch permanent doesn't. Not for Alabama football, nor for its promising freshman. But UA coach Kalen DeBoer hinted strongly in ...
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
What the Alabama football offense has in Jaylen Mbakwe, the wide receiver: 'A natural athlete'
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe sees "a guy," in Mbakwe, who is "trying to learn," who is soaking in the teaching of wide receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard, one who is already eager to make an impact in the offensive game plan and not be a wide receiver in name only.
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.
Inside Alabama football's 24 hours without Jaylen Mbakwe: 'He wanted to come back'
For about 24 hours, Alabama footbal l faced a world without Jaylen Mbakwe. Shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, the freshman defensive back confirmed a report that had been swirling, that the "best step for my personal and professional development and the future I'm working towards" was not in Tuscaloosa, not with the Crimson Tide.
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.
Alabama Caves To Demands Of 5-Star Defensive Back Jaylen Mbakwe After He Threatened To Transfer
Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne asked Crimson Tide fans to "fight back" after defensive back Jaylen Mbakwe threatened to leave the program for ...
Jaylen Mbakwe to stay at Alabama after originally planning to enter transfer portal
Alabama cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe, a former five-star recruit, will stay with the Crimson Tide after originally planning to ...
Will Alabama football’s Kadyn Proctor play in ReliaQuest Bowl? Kalen DeBoer shares injury update
Alabama football will likely have its left tackle for the ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan. Kadyn Proctor, who has reportedly been battling through an injury with the potential to miss the game, is ...