Jaylen Mbakwe News, Rumors, Updates - Alabama Crimson Tide

Commits to Georgia Tech Mbakwe has committed to Georgia Tech, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Mbakwe has had a quiet pair of seasons at Alabama, having drawn just four targets. The former two-way high school star -- playing wide receiver and cornerback -- will get a fresh start at Georgia Tech, and it appears as though he's considering a position change. He was rated as the second-best cornerback in the 2024 high school class.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former 5-star Alabama receiver Jaylen Mbakwe entering transfer portal Jaylen Mbakwe spent two seasons with Alabama football.

6 DAYS AGO • AL.COM

Hitting transfer portal Mbakwe will enter the transfer portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Mbakwe caught three passes for 55 yards in 2025, his sophomore season with the Crimson Tide. Now, with what should be two years of eligibility remaining, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound receiver will seek a new home by way of the portal.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. South Carolina Mbakwe (undisclosed) is available for Alabama's Week 9 tilt with South Carolina.

Impact The sophomore wideout hasn't played in the last two games, but will be available for the Crimson Tide on the road in Columbia. Mbakwe has just one catch for 16 yards this season against UL-Monroe.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in Week 8 Mbakwe (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Mbakwe participated in warmups ahead of the contest, but the sophomore wideout never took the field. His next chance to play will come Oct. 25 against South Carolina.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in Week 8 Mbakwe (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Mbakwe participated in warmups ahead of the contest, but the sophomore wideout never took the field. His next chance to play will come Oct. 25 against South Carolina.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Mbakwe is dressed for warmups and will be a game-time call for Saturday's game against the Vols, Charlie Potter of On3.com reports.

Impact Mbakwe was spotted in wamrups, but no decision has been made regarding his status.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Mbakwe is dressed for warmups and will be a game-time call for Saturday's game against the Vols, Charlie Potter of On3.com reports.

Impact Mbakwe was spotted in wamrups, but no decision has been made regarding his status.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Mbakwe (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Saturday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Mbakwe is a depth option in the Crimson Tide's receiving corps, so he's not expected to have a big role even if he's upgraded to available. A decision on his status will be made closer to the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Mbakwe (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Saturday's game against Tennessee.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Mbakwe (undisclosed) is now probable for Saturday's game versus Tennessee.

Impact After being listed as questionable on the team's initial report, Mbakwe is now probable for Saturday's contest. He has appeared in three games this season and has caught one pass and run the ball one time.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Mbakwe (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Alabama's clash with Tennessee.

Impact Mbakwe didn't play last week against Missouri either. The wideout has just one target this season, which he reeled in for a 16-yard reception. Still, his potential absence means very little for Alabama's offense.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined against Mizzou Mbakwe (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Missouri.

Impact Mbakwe will miss his fourth game of the season as the Crimson Tide face off against the Tigers. The 5-foot-11 sophomore has logged 20 total yards through three outings on the year.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Mbakwe (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's game at Missouri, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Mbakwe popped up as doubtful on Wednesday's first injury report, so it's unlikely he will be able to go for Saturday's road contest. The sophomore has appeared in three games this season and has caught one pass and ran the ball once.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Mbakwe as the scout-team QB is a small move that says a whole lot for Alabama Replicating what the defense is going to see on Saturday with Florida State's dual-threat QB in Tommy Castellanos isn't easy, and none of th...

AUGUST 26, 2025 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: Jaylen Mbakwe One of the most talented athletes on Alabama's roster, Jaylen Mbakwe looks to make an impact this fall after switching positions.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

The Transfer Portal could loom for this former Alabama 5-star as he changes positions Following a promising freshman season at cornerback, former 5-star Jaylen Mbakwe surprised many by entering the Transfer Portal in December....

JULY 21, 2025 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Alabama freshman CB Jaylen Mbakwe practicing at WR ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan addressed the young player's future on offense.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

How Jaylen Mbakwe has done practicing at wide receiver for Alabama football Jaylen Mbakwe is working at wide receiver for Alabama football ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • AL.COM

Kalen DeBoer Breaks Silence on Jaylen Mbakwe's Transfer Portal Decision Alabama head coach took a clear stance on the Jaylen Mbakwe saga.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Kalen DeBoer gives his perspective on Jaylen Mbakwe's decision to stay with Alabama football “The conversation with me was that he wanted to come back,” Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer said of of Jaylen Mbakwe. “It wasn’t that compli...

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jaylen Mbakwe Makes Unexpected Transfer Portal Decision He has some demands.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Former five-star Jaylen Mbakwe returning to Alabama after announing intentions to enter transfer portal Monday A massive switch up. Alabama will return a former five-star freshman after a brief hiatus.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Another 5-star recruit, freshman CB Jaylen Mbakwe, leaving Alabama Alabama freshman cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe plans to transfer after one season with the Crimson Tide.Mbakwe said he has made a “business decis...

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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