Jaylen Mbakwe Jaylen Mbakwe 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Claychalkville | 2024 State AL ‘s performance in the state championship was a display of raw athleticism and strategic acumen. As a quarterback, he showed a rare blend of running and passing abilities, tearing through defenses with his legs for 130 yards and three touchdowns and throwing for 152 yards with a scoring pass. His 26 carries reflect a workhorse mentality, while a 9-16 passing record hints at selective, impactful throws rather than volume passing. On defense, he was equally impactful, showcasing agility and a nose for the ball. Mbakwe’s dual-role contribution was crucial in Clay-Chalkville’s narrow win, making him the AHSAA 6A State Championship MVP.

Mbakwe is a very natural thrower who knows how to channel through his body to get maximum velocity. Mbakwe has the arm strength to push the ball outside the numbers in the intermediate range, and his release is effortless on short throws.

Mbakwe is comfortable throwing from different arm angles and can generate velocity with ease off-platform. He has a visibly elastic arm, a crisp release, and an effective sidearm release. He’s shown he can actively manipulate arm angles to elongate throwing windows.

Jaylen Mbakwe Jaylen Mbakwe 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Claychalkville | 2024 State AL is one of the most explosive athletes the state has seen in a very long time, what he has been able to do in his time at Clay Chalkville has been nothing short of spectacular. Throughout a dominant career there Mbakwe was featured in a ton of different roles on every side of the ball- lining up as a running back, wide receiver, defensive back, and quarterback for the first time this season. Mbakwe is one of the fastest players I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching and he is able to do just about anything you ask of him when you put the ball in his hands. All throughout his career he’s made play after play in just about every situation you could think of, making him the fourth best player in our 2024 class. Mbakwe has been committed to Alabama for the last year, and it’s going to be really exciting to see what position he ends up at for them.

Completed 13-of-21 passes for 256 yards and two TDs and scored two rushing touchdowns against Pinson Valley.

Jaylen Mbakwe Jaylen Mbakwe 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Claychalkville | 2024 State AL , the unbelievably talented athlete and quarterback for Clay Chalkville, delivered an electrifying performance in the first half against Pell City. Mbakwe has been highly recruited throughout his whole high school career at DB but has been lining up at QB this season and man, he’s been going off.  Mbakwe showcased his versatility and athleticism by accounting for a total of five touchdowns-he threw two touchdown passes, displaying his precision as a passer, and then took matters into his own hands with three rushing touchdowns as well. With 258 yards of total offense, Mbakwe had an unbelievable first-half performance that ultimately won his team the game last week. Mbakwe, an Alabama commit, is set for a massive senior season this fall- be sure to watch him- that kind of talent and speed is rare!

Jaylen Mbakwe Jaylen Mbakwe 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Claychalkville | 2024 State AL has been one of the top CB prospects in the nation throughout his time at Clay-Chalkville, and is set up for a massive senior season this fall. Mbakwe has some insane speed, a year ago he recorded an 10.4 100 meter, and that speed paired with his size, physicality, instincts, and hands allow for him to shut down everyone he lines up against. In addition to his great skills in coverage, Mbakwe is also a big factor against the run game as well. He does a great job locating the ball carrier and using his speed and acceleration to pursue and make big time tackles no matter where he is lined up on the start on the play. As mentioned earlier, Mbakwe is a huge recruit has picked up offers from nearly everyone in the nation and eventually committed to Alabama last summer.

Jaylen Mbakwe Jaylen Mbakwe 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Claychalkville | 2024 State AL has steadily become one of the top CB prospects in the nation during his time at Clay-Chalkville, and is set up for a massive senior season this fall. Mbakwe is a special kind of athlete, his 10.4 100 meter speed paired with his size, physicality, instincts, and hands allow for him to shut down everyone he lines up against. Mbakwe is a lockdown corner with tons of strong coverage skills while also being a big factor in the run game as well. He does a great job locating the ball carrier and using his speed  and acceleration to pursue and make big time tackles no matter where he is lined up on the start on the play.  Mbakwe has picked up offers from nearly everyone in the nation, but committed to Alabama last summer!