Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

LaBryan Ray announces invitation to compete at NFL Scouting Combine

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Stephen M. Smith
January 30, 2022

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Alabama football has its third alumnus heading to the NFL Scouting Combine.

LaBryan Ray, a former defensive end, joins Slade Bolden and Josh Jobe in accepting an invitation.

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He announced via Instagram his decision to participate in the event at Lucas Oil Stadium. Ray, a native of Madison, Ala., arrived in the Crimson Tide’s 2017 signing class as a five-star. Injuries prevented him from having a dominant career, but Ray did win three SEC Championships (2018, 2020, 2021) and two College Football Playoff National Championships (2017, 2020).

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He could help his value some with strong performances at the East-West Shrine Bowl and Combine.

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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.