WATCH: 2024 On3 top-5 recruit, Alabama commit Jaylen Mbakwe scores touchdown on long screen pass

2024 Pinson (Ala.) Clay-Chalkville four-star athlete Jaylen Mbakwe announced his commitment to Alabama on July 26. The 5-foot-11, 170 pound prospect is one of the top players in the 2024 cycle. He is ranked as the No. 13 overall prospect and No. 1 athlete in the 2024 On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. The 2024 On300 rates him even higher as the No. 5 overall prospect.

Mbakwe began his junior season with a matchup against Briarwood Christian, whose roster contains recruits such as five-star quarterback and Clemson commit Christopher Vizzina. Yet he made his presence known early on.

On his first touch of the game, he took a screen pass to the house from roughly 75 yards out. He went untouched for a majority of the play and outran multiple defenders.

Here’s 2024 No. 5 prospect Jaylen Mbakwe taking his first touch of the season to the house. Top end speed on display from the Alabama commit https://t.co/pmWzdTVLn3 pic.twitter.com/NpurNJ6Z4D https://t.co/wEfyNHkmxm

— Charles Power (@CharlesPower) August 20, 2022

Mbakwe is one of three commitments in the Crimson Tide’s 2024 recruiting class. The other two are Rome (Ga.) four-star tight end Martavious Collins and Foley (Ala.) four-star wide receiver Perry Thompson. Both prospects are top-175 prospects, according to the On3 Consensus.

Mbakwe has an On3 NIL Valuation of $139K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

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Jaylen Mbakwe On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Jaylen Mbakwe:

“One of the more dynamic two-way athletes early on in the 2024 cycle. Stars on both sides of the ball for one of the top high school programs in Alabama. Has outstanding play speed, backed up by a personal best of 10.74 seconds in the 100 meters mid-way through his sophomore track season. Pulls away in the open field, easily out-running defenders. Dynamic with the ball in his hands both as a receiver and return man. Also shows the ability to separate on vertical routes. Returned several kicks for touchdowns.

“Also doubles as a productive defensive back, with high level ball production, totaling 4 interceptions and 12 pass breakups as a sophomore. Should he end up at defensive back, will need to continue honing his technical skills. Projects as one of the more electric athletes in the 2024 cycle.”