Alabama wide receiver, former top recruit to enter transfer portal

According to a report from On3's Hayes Fawcett, Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jaylen Mbakwe has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Last offseason, Mbakwe also entered the transfer portal briefly, but the wide receiver shortly after opted-to return to Alabama.

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A former top recruit in Alabama's 2024 class, Mbakwe originally began his career as a cornerback during his true freshman season, racking up 15 tackles and one interception as part of the 2024 campaign. Mbakwe went on to make the switch to wide receiver during the 2025 season however, a move which saw the sophomore make three receptions for 55 yards this past fall, while also seeing time on special teams.

Prior to Alabama, Mbakwe was considered as a five-star recruit in the 2024 cycle, ranked as the nation's No. 12 overall prospect, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. Mbakwe also ranked as the No. 2 cornerback nationally out of Clay-Chalkville High School in Alabama.

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