Some guys are just instantly ready to make an impact.
From the moment he decided to sign with Alabama back in January, LaBryan Ray already possessed both the height and weight (6-5/272) to be a wrecking ball at defensive end.
Regarded a five-star from a number of recruiting sites, the product of James Clemons High School in Madison, Ala., totaled 290 tackles – including 52 tackles for loss, 25 sacks, 32 quarterback pressures, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries from 2014 to 2016.
During summer workouts and fall practice, Ray quickly advanced from third team to second team on the defensive line.