At least in the brief media viewing period of Alabama football practice that lasted about 10 minutes. The Crimson Tide practiced for the first time on Friday at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl, and Mbakwe was working with the wide receivers during that period.

During the viewing periods, Jaylen Mbakwe practiced with the wideouts for the first time this season. While it was noteworthy, Mbakwe fit in with the receivers, according to one Alabama assistant. “I don’t think the game is too fast for Bak at all,

TAMPA, Fla. — Jaylen Mbakwe is back on offense. In Alabama football's first practice ahead of Tuesday's ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan, the freshman cornerback is practicing with the wide receivers, a position he played at Clay-Chalkville High School in Pinson, Alabama.

For about 24 hours, Alabama footbal l faced a world without Jaylen Mbakwe. Shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, the freshman defensive back confirmed a report that had been swirling, that the "best step for my personal and professional development and the future I'm working towards" was not in Tuscaloosa, not with the Crimson Tide.

Alabama football held its first ReliaQuest Bowl practice in Tampa on Friday at Berkeley Preparatory School. The Crimson Tide is preparing for a matchup against Michigan on Tuesday at 11 a.m. CT at Raymond James Stadium. Reporters had a chance to view a brief portion of practice Friday, which mainly included individual drills.

Jalen Hale, the second-year former four-star wide receiver, was on the practice field working with the wide receivers ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Footage from the Crimson Tide's Friday practice in Tampa, including Kalen DeBoer, Jalen Milroe, Ryan Williams and Jaylen Mbakwe at wide receiver.