The former four-star recruit waited his turn behind future No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young in Tuscaloosa before taking the starting role as a sophomore in 2023. Although he was benched by Nick Saban early that season, Milroe responded in a big way.

Milroe’s dual-threat ability makes him an intriguing prospect. While he had a down year as a passer with 2,844 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, he was very effective with his legs by rushing for 726 yards (55.

Jalen Milroe to the NFL draft … for now. Let’s see if he changes his mind and enters the transfer portal in the spring. This might not be over yet.

ESPN's Matt Miller recently argued that a team could go "the Jalen Hurts route," taking Alabama QB Jalen Milroe in the 2nd round of the 2025 NFL Draft. If the Giants are picking out of range for Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, would you want them to take Milroe in Round 2? pic.twitter.com/ZyQd2dfcAr

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is entering the 2025 NFL draft, he announced via Instagram on Thursday. Milroe spent the past two years as the Crimson Tide's starting signal-caller and now heads to the pros with a polarizing skillset and upside that should appeal to NFL teams.

Here are 15 of the most intriguing early-entry prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft: GO DEEPER The Mike Tomlin paradox and whether his Steelers tenure has run its course: Sando’s Pick Six I was hopeful Milroe would pull a Cam Ward and spend another year in college.

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The Alabama Crimson Tide will be operating with a new signal caller under center in 2025. Two-year starting quarterback Jalen Milroe has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.