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Fox Sports
5 days ago
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- Fox Sports
Why Seahawks rookie QB Jalen Milroe is channeling his inner Brock Purdy
Jalen Milroe has a new muse. Growing up in Texas, Milroe looked to Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger, Tom Brady and Lamar Jackson as quarterbacks he tried to emulate. But to learn the Seattle Seahawks offense, the rookie QB told FOX Sports he has been watching one of new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's star pupils during his time with the San Francisco 49ers. Kubiak served as San Francisco's passing game coordinator when Brock Purdy led the 49ers to the Super Bowl in his second season. The former "Mr. Irrelevant" recently signed a five-year, $265 million contract extension with the Niners. Milroe sees Purdy as someone he can emulate as he transitions to the NFL. "What's unique about Brock is he played in the same system that I'm in right now," Milroe told FOX Sports. "So, it's been great to see the tape and see some of our reads and play calls and watching him play. "He understands his feet are tied into the read and pocket integrity. When he plays on time, that's when he's at his best and he's been most efficient. That's what I've been able to capture as I've studied his game." Selected in the third round of the 2025 draft, Milroe is just the third quarterback Seahawks GM John Schneider has taken during his 16-year tenure in Seattle. The others were Russell Wilson (third round, 2012) and Alex McGough (seventh round, 2018). When Schneider selected Wilson, then-coach Pete Carroll immediately placed him in a three-man competition for the starting quarterback job with high-dollar free agent Matt Flynn and incumbent Tarvaris Jackson. In Wilson, Schneider and Carroll saw a gamer who could do everything at a high level but was not rated a top QB prospect because of his 5-foot-11 frame. In Milroe, Schneider is banking on another prospect with elite athleticism who needs to develop more efficiency as a passer. Before the draft, some NFL evaluators described Milroe as a lottery ticket because of his off-the-chart athleticism. Now it's up to Seattle to help the former Alabama star reach his full potential. "He's in a unique category with this group of quarterbacks because he's like that explosive athlete, with the speed," Schneider said after the draft. "I saw him play live at Wisconsin. It's like, great player, but a poor decision, and he just scored from 60 yards or something. "He just takes off and he's gone. This is a natural runner with the ball, [and that] puts so much pressure on defenses." For the past two offseasons, Milroe has worked with private quarterbacks coach Jordan Palmer in Southern California to help refine his throwing mechanics. "For me, it's all about being efficient as a passer as much as possible," Milroe told FOX Sports. "And understanding it works from the ground up. So, understanding how our body functions and understanding what allows us to perform at a high level. That's important when it comes to the biomechanics and how we operate." Palmer said that even more than Milroe's considerable physical tools, it's who he is as a person and what he brings to a team's culture that makes him special. That's important for Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald as they attempt to recreate the championship culture Carroll developed when he first arrived in Seattle. "As unique as his physical traits are in terms of his explosiveness, top-end speed, arm talent and just how dynamic he is, I actually think the traits that are most unique are on the personality side of things," Palmer told Seattle Sports Radio. "He's like a magnet. He's incredibly likable, but he comes from this military background where it's not even about discipline. It's so much about finishing what you started, doing what you said you were going to do and accountability. "And those are the things in today's day and age, when you got young players making money in high school and college, that I don't see as often." Milroe's father, Quentin Milroe, is a retired Marine, and his mother, Lola Milroe, is a retired medical worker for the Navy. Both attended the NFLPA Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles recently and watched as their son's No. 6 jersey was officially unveiled. "They emphasized discipline, commitment, effort and pride," Milroe said about his parents. "Being detailed oriented. Having short-term goals and long-term goals. That all impacted me and are built-in traits for how I structure my life, with playing quarterback and also being a great human on and off the field. That is something I emphasize each and every day as I embark on the journey I'm on." RELATED: Draftees get crash course in being an NFL player at NFLPA Rookie Premiere On the practice field, Milroe enters offseason work as Seattle's No. 3 quarterback behind starter Sam Darnold and experienced backup Drew Lock. With no pressure to take over as the team's starter as a rookie, Milroe will be given ample time to develop in his first year. The Seahawks could be tempted to get the dynamic Milroe on the field in packaged plays, like some of the ways Kubiak used Taysom Hill in New Orleans. Milroe's superpower is his ability to make things happen with his feet. He finished his career at Alabama with 1,577 rushing yards and 33 rushing touchdowns. He had 12 rushing touchdowns of 10-plus yards in his final season, the most by a quarterback in the past 25 years. At his pro day, Milroe ran a 4.40-second 40-yard time, which would have been the fastest of any quarterback at this year's combine. "If it's going to help the team, and for us to move the ball, give these defensive coordinators some headaches — which I'm really happy it's not going to be us — that's awesome," Macdonald said about incorporating Milroe into the offense. "But I don't want to put a timetable on it." For Milroe, the focus this offseason is to improve on his craft as a quarterback and learn the offense as quickly as possible. "The best thing you can do is learn from everyone in the room," Milroe said. "What I mean by that is you have a quarterback coach, you have an OC, you have players. You have so much knowledge in the room, and knowledge is power. The more knowledge you have and coaching at the position, the better you play." Of course, Milroe is also learning from someone not in the Seahawks' building, a quarterback who plays 800 miles down the coast. Eric D. Williams has reported on the NFL for more than a decade, covering the Los Angeles Rams for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune. Follow him on X at @eric_d_williams. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Newsweek
6 days ago
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- Newsweek
Seahawks Rookie QB Jalen Milroe Receives Shocking 2025 Prediction
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Seattle Seahawks have a brand new quarterback room entering the 2025 NFL offseason. After trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, the front office worked quickly to begin free agency and signed former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to a major three-year, $10.5 million contract. While the Seahawks signed Darnold to be their clear-cut starting quarterback, they did not stop there. Seattle also used the No. 92 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on former Alabama standout quarterback Jalen Milroe. Milroe provides Seattle a long-term outlook at the quarterback position following Darnold's three-year deal. He could also push the veteran signal caller for playing time earlier than that. Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after passing for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Atlanta,... Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after passing for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. More Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images During the 2024 college football season with the Crimson Tide, Milroe struggled a bit passing the ball. He completed 64.3 percent of his pass attempts for 2,844 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Those numbers were down from the 2,834 yards, 23 touchdowns, and six interceptions from 2023. Read more: Steelers Legend Terry Bradshaw Doesn't Hold Back About Aaron Rodgers On the ground, Milroe tore up opposing defenses last season. He ran for 726 yards and 20 touchdowns. Ahead of his rookie season, Milroe has received a shocking prediction. He is expected to see the field with the Seahawks right off the bat in some form. Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic has made it clear that Seattle plans to play Milroe in 2025. "Head coach Mike Macdonald called Sam Darnold before selecting Jalen Milroe with the 92nd pick in the draft. Darnold, signed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract in March, is still Seattle's starting quarterback," Dugar wrote. "Milroe wasn't drafted just to sit and watch as a rookie, though. The plan is for Milroe to earn a chance to play in Year 1. Macdonald has said Milroe will not be used in the same fashion as Taysom Hill, who was more of a tight end who did a little bit of everything (as Seattle saw firsthand in 2022). Milroe is a quarterback, Macdonald said, and will be used accordingly." Read more: Bills Receive Bombshell 2025 Prediction From NFL Analyst What kind of player could Milroe develop into at the NFL level? Bleacher Report scouting analyst Dame Parson compared him to shades of Jalen Hurts. While it is clear that Darnold is going to be the starter in 2025, the Seahawks love what they have in Milroe. His skill set will bring a different dynamic to the offense, which it sounds like Seattle plans to utilize this season. Milroe and the Seahawks will kick off the 2025 NFL season on Sept. 7 with a matchup at home against the NFC West division rival San Francisco 49ers. For more Seattle Seahawks and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nick Saban discusses what Jalen Milroe can give to the Seahawks
Nick Saban discusses what Jalen Milroe can give to the Seahawks When a team takes a high profile quarterback in the draft, he tends to be one of the key focal points of the offseason. Such is... and will continue to be... the case with Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe. Easily one of the most intriguing prospects from the draft, Milroe's ceiling is sky high... provided he gets the refinement he needs. There's been plenty of analysis of what Milroe can and can't do, but who better to give such insight than his former college head coach? During the NFL draft, former Alabama head coach-turned-ESPN analyst Nick Saban was gleefully discussing his old quarterback. Now, admittedly, this clip is a bit older from the draft, but since I personally was not watching ESPN's draft coverage, this is the first time it's crossed my path. Regardless of age, Saban's perspective on any player - especially his quarterback - is always welcome, and worth the time to watch. Ultimately, Saban says a lot about what we know about Milroe: elite talent, but needs some work. However, it's clear the greatest college football coach of all time is high on Milroe, and speaks glowingly of the quarterback who helped lead the Tide to one last SEC championship and College Football Playoff appearance in Saban's final year in Tuscaloosa. Saban's full comments can be seen in the Tweet below, and they are worth a watch if you have not seen them already.
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
First look at Jalen Milroe in a Seahawks uniform
First look at Jalen Milroe in a Seahawks uniform The Seattle Seahawks made an uncommon move in the 2025 NFL draft when they selected quarterback Jalen Milroe in the third round. Milroe joined Russell Wilson and Alex McGough as the only quarterbacks taken by Seattle in the John Schneider era, and the highest they've picked a quarterback since Wilson in 2012. The dynamic athleticism of Milroe makes him an incredibly tantalizing prospect, but one that will need some time to develop in order to become a full-time franchise caliber signal caller. Still, what Milroe offers is enough to excite even the most pessimistic 12th Man out there. On Sunday, the NFL Player's Association shared a video of Milroe all suited up for the first time in his Seahawks home uniform. This was from the annual rookie premiere, and I must say, navy and neon looks good on the former Crimson Tide standout.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
John Schneider discusses Sam Darnold and Jalen Milroe's role in offense
The Seattle Seahawks are entering into an exciting new era of football. The team decided to undergo yet another reset and major quarterback change. After Geno Smith requested a trade, the Seahawks quickly shipped him to Las Vegas to reunite with Pete Carroll, then signed Sam Darnold in free agency. But Seattle was not done adding to the quarterback position. During the 2025 NFL draft, the Seahawks made quite the splash on the second day by selecting Alabama's Jalen Milroe in the third round, making him the highest quarterback drafted by Seattle since Russell Wilson in 2012. The decision to pick Milroe gives the Seahawks a legitimate quarterback succession plan for the first time in the John Schneider era. Advertisement Speaking of Schneider, Seattle's general manager spoke about both quarterbacks at length during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. Schneider praised Darnold's leadership thus far, and stated his expectations for him are "very high." Of course, plenty of the conversation focused on Milroe, who Eisen described as a "lottery ticket." As in, if he hits, it will be a massive win for the Seahawks. Schneider then expanded on his time with the Green Bay Packers when Brett Favre - a quarterback known for his boom or bust skillset - was with the organization, and how Milroe has a similar range in that capacity. Naturally emphasizing the need for him to grow and develop under Macdonald's system. Schneider's full comments, under five minutes, can be seen in the tweet below. This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks GM John Schneider discusses Sam Darnold and Jalen Milroe
