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Former Alabama DL LaBryan Ray cut by Patriots

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Stephen M. Smith
February 18, 2023

LaBryan Ray (No. 18) of Alabama pressuring Missouri's QB Shawn Robinson

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A former Alabama player and two-time College Football Playoff National Champion is looking for a new team in the National Football League.

LaBryan Ray, a defensive end for the Crimson Tide from 2017 to 2020, got cut by the New England Patriots. Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reported the news Friday as New England signed Ray as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

Ray, a native of Madison, Ala., arrived in Alabama’s top-ranked 2017 class as a five-star.

Injuries prevented him from blossoming into a star player; however, he did help the Crimson Tide win national championships in 2017 and 2020.

Hopefully, Ray lands on a team soon.

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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.

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Stephen M. Smith

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.