The Crimson Tide's 2025-26 receiver corps reads like a cheat code: Germie Bernard (Sr.), Isaiah Horton (R-Jr.), Jalen Halen (R-So.), Cole Adams (R-So.), Ryan Williams (So.), Jaylen Mbakwe (So.), Rico Scott (R-Fr.), Bubba Hampton (R-Fr.), Derek Meadows (Fr.), and Lotzeir Brooks (Fr.).
Kalen DeBoer provided some clarity on Jaylen Mbakwe's future with the Crimson Tide during his position switch, indicating he may be done playing defensive back.
On Wednesday, Alabama's athletic director Greg Byrne decided to take a proactive stance, turning to X and sending out emails to Alabama fans emphasizing that "now is a time for action."
Mbakwe becomes the third commitment of the 2024 class, joining Martavious Collins and Perry "Uno" Thompson. With 18 months until the 2024 early signing date the Crimson Tide already has claim to the No. 8 recruiting class.