Zay Mincey

1/31/24

Zay Mincey a top performer at All-American Bowl

Charles Power•

No cornerback in San Antonio showed more traits or pure upside than Zay Mincey. The Daytona (Fla.) Mainland pairs plus size and length at 6-foot-1.5, 185 pounds with an 80-inch wing span with strong athleticism and movement skills. Mincey was good in coverage throughout the practice and seemed to get better as the week wore on. In Saturday’s game, we saw him make a great play in coverage, intercepting pass in the end zone. Mincey was able to stay in phase with Gatlin Bair – likely the fastest player in the cycle – and turned to locate the ball and come down with the pick. We also like his ability in run support. Cornerback is a traits-based position and he has that type of high-end ability in spades. Mincey, who committed to Alabama during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game, gives the Crimson Tide another top talent at corner.

1/29/24

Zay Mincey earns fifth star in final On300 rankings

Charles Power•

Alabama signee Zay Mincey (No. 17) has the best pure physical traits among top cornerbacks in the 2024 cycle. He checks in at around 6-foot-2, 185 pounds with plus length, paring the big frame with plus athleticism. Mincey was a lockdown boundary corner for Daytona (Fla.) Mainland as a senior and backed that up with a strong showing at the All-American Bowl, where On3 tabbed him as the top corner in attendance. The athletic profile is strong and points to a high developmental upside. Mincey is a strong track athlete and doubles as a good high school basketball player.