On Thursday, junior Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Inexperienced Bay.
Most expertise evaluators assume Milroe is an intriguing prospect, however he would not appear NFL-ready.
On his up to date massive board, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. charges Milroe (6-foot-2, 225 kilos) as his No. 3 QB within the 2025 class, behind Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. In contrast to Ward and Sanders, he will not be a first-round choose.
In Tankathon’s latest mock draft, the New York Giants (3-13) take him with choose No. 35 within the second spherical.
In a latest scouting report, Bleacher Report’s Dame Parson famous Milroe is the “most bodily gifted QB” within the class however should enhance as a passer.
“Granted, he has a energetic arm, however Milroe should start throwing with extra anticipation,” wrote Parson. “It seems he doesn’t absolutely belief his eyes and what he’s witnessing between the protection and route ideas within the quick and intermediate areas of the protection.”
Milroe additionally struggled with turnovers this season. In 13 begins, he recorded profession highs in interceptions (11) and fumbles misplaced (six). In a 19-13 loss to Michigan within the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday, he dedicated three turnovers (two fumbles misplaced and one interception) within the first quarter.
Regardless of the issues, groups could also be prepared to wager on Milroe’s potential as a dual-threat QB. In 4 seasons with the Crimson Tide, he had 78 touchdowns (45 passing and 33 dashing).
Milroe actually has some upside, however he nonetheless wants time to develop. The crew that drafts him ought to contemplate having him sit and be taught for a 12 months.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts — a former Alabama/Oklahoma star — began 4 video games throughout his rookie season in 2020. Since then, he has made two Professional Bowls and guided the Eagles to Tremendous Bowl LVII. Milroe may gain advantage from an analogous path.
