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LaBryan Ray to participate in East-West Shrine Game, turns to NFL Draft

LaBryan Ray goes through a drill at practice
Photo by Kent Gidley of Alabama Athletics

LaBryan Ray will not use his sixth year of eligibility at the University of Alabama.

He has had some good moments, but injuries halted him from having a successful college career. Ray arrived in the Crimson Tide’s 2017 recruiting class as a five-star defensive end.

He won two national championships (2017, 2020) and three SEC Championships (2018, 2020, 2021), but Ray could have been a huge star if not for injuries. He wants to pursue the National Football League and has decided to participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl.

The exhibition will be on Thursday, Feb. 3 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

Several NFL scouts will be in attendance, and Ray will get a chance to show his skills.

Ray totaled 11 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, and four quarterback hurries in 12 games for 2021.

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NFL Network will have the matchup at 5 p.m.

He is on the roster for the East on defense with No. 98. Crimson Tide fans wish the best for Ray.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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