Seahawks draft Alabama QB Jalen Milroe: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
The Seattle Seahawks selected Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe with the No. 92 pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Seattle's Day 2 selection of Milroe, a two-year starter for the Crimson Tide, adds an interesting wrinkle ahead of training camp to a QB room that currently includes Sam Darnold, Drew Lock and Sam Howell.
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An explosive 6-foot-2 playmaker with tantalizing, dual-threat potential, Milroe went 21-6 at Alabama after taking over for Bryce Young in 2023. Despite a down 9-4 campaign in 2024, Milroe, the recipient of the William V. Campbell Trophy (awarded to the college football player with the best combination of academics, leadership and on-field performance), solidified himself as an intriguing draft prospect and green room invitee with more impressive play.
Milroe turned in a career year with 2,844 passing yards, 726 rushing yards and 36 total touchdowns (16 passing and 20 rushing). The numbers eclipsed his electric first year as a starter, when he burst onto the scene as a redshirt sophomore with 2,834 passing yards, 531 rushing yards and 35 total TDs (12 rushing). The 2023 second-team All-SEC selection led the Tide (12-2) to a College Football Playoff semifinal berth, as well as a victory over Georgia in the SEC Championship, when he also earned MVP honors.
Milroe ranked No. 73 in Dane Brugler's top 300 big board. Here's what Brugler had to say about him in his annual NFL Draft guide:
'A dangerous weapon on zone reads, options and powers, Milroe is an explosive athlete with the speed to rip off big gains at any moment (20 percent of his 2024 carries resulted in gains of 10 yards or more). As a passer, the ball shoots out of his hand to drive the ball to every level, but he throws with too much heat and needs to develop his changeup. His disjointed mechanics disrupt the rhythm in his drops, which leads to inconsistent accuracy, anticipation and processing.
'Overall, Milroe is unpolished as a passer, both physically and mentally, but he is a dynamic athlete with a unique blend of speed, arm strength and intelligence, making him an intriguing developmental option for a patient coaching staff. His upside is tough to measure, but it is higher considering he has the tools to switch positions if his time at quarterback doesn't pan out.'
MILROE TIGHTROPES DOWN THE SIDELINE 🔥@AlabamaFTBL x 📺 ABC pic.twitter.com/zaaVVOIFYr
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) September 29, 2024
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