Mbakwe is no longer the Alabama cornerback-turned-wide receiver, working to make the transition as seamless as possible heading into his second season with the Crimson Tide. He’s now a part of the collective, a group eager to work, eager to improve.

Heading into his second season as Alabama football’s head coach, Kalen DeBoer has a dynamic group of wide receivers, but far different from the one he had in 2024. The Crimson Tide most notably added Isaiah Horton from Miami,

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is making a shift in how his team will approach spring football. In fact, just like others from around the country, DeBoer’s spring practices are set to see a near-complete overhaul from year’s past.