The remainder of Alabama’s top-ranked recruiting class arrives on campus this weekend.
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Freshmen and transfers are ready to get to work in the Crimson Tide’s summer program. A transfer safety is putting in work with a former Alabama standout. Jaylen Key, an ex-UAB player, is training with Justin Woodall of All-in-One Training out of Birmingham, Ala. Key, a South Florida native, played in 44 career games for the Blazers and had a breakout season in 2022.
New Alabama DB Jaylen Key wastes no time getting to work with former Alabama champion Justin Woodall 💪 🗝️
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— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) May 26, 2023
He recorded 60 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and three interceptions.
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Key enters a positional group with a lot of talented pieces, including Malachi Moore, Kristian Story, Caleb Downs, Jake Pope, and Devonta Smith. The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder has to impress coaches and teammates for an opportunity to grab a starting spot.
It is going to be interesting to see how he fits in the rotation.
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