Elite 4-star CB Zay Mincey commits to Alabama

Daytona Beach (Fla.) Mainland four-star cornerback Zay Mincey has committed to Alabama.

He chose the Crimson Tide over Florida, Florida State and Miami.

Mincey is the No. 48 overall prospect and No. 6 CB in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. On3 ranks Mincey higher than other recruiting services, as he checks in as the No. 24 recruit and No. 3 corner in the On300.

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It was a long push for Nick Saban and the Tide, who managed to stick around with the in-state programs throughout Mincey’s recruitment. Mincey has made a pair of visits to Tuscaloosa, including an official visit at the end of October. Alabama defensive backs coach Travaris Robinson also made an in-home visit with Mincey at the beginning of December.

“If I choose to come there, there’s a lot of stuff that comes with it,” Mincey told BOL of Saban’s message to him on his October OV. “Basically, you have to choose to want to do stuff. Even though you may not want to do it, you have to choose to do it. He sees me as a great player for them. I can play all over the field. Be versatile and, hopefully, one day they can develop me into the player and man I need to be to go to the league.”

Mincey has an On3 NIL Valuation of $141K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). 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.

Zay Mincey Scouting Summary

“Tall, athletic and versatile defensive back with signs that point to a high developmental upside. Measured at over 6-foot-2.5 and around 180 pounds prior to his senior season. Has plus length with a wing-span over 6-foot-7. Primarily lines up at corner for his high school team. Shows good coverage instincts. Undercuts routes to make plays on the ball. Runs well in coverage and stays attached on vertical routes. Can flip his hips as a taller defensive back.

…Uses his length to disrupt receivers at the line of scrimmage and make plays on the ball. Can track and locate the football over his shoulder. A three-sport athlete. Backs up his athleticism in track and field with a 6-4 high jump and 43-foot triple jump. Also plays basketball for a team that made a deep playoff run. Needs to continue adding strength and can improve his tackling. While widely viewed as a safety, could feasibly play as a bump and run cornerback in certain schemes.”