Jalen Milroe

OVERVIEW

Milroe's NFL potential hinges on his ability to harness his raw talents and refine his quarterback skills. His elite athleticism and arm strength will intrigue NFL scouts, but he needs to show significant improvement in his mechanics and decision-making. Milroe could thrive in a system that utilizes his mobility and allows for designed runs and rollouts. NFL teams will be watching closely to see how Milroe develops under new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, known for his quarterback-friendly offense. If Milroe can make strides in his accuracy and field reading while maintaining his big-play ability, he could elevate his draft stock significantly. His ceiling is that of a dynamic dual-threat NFL starter, but he'll need time and coaching to reach that potential. Scheme fits that emphasize movement and play-action could maximize Milroe's strengths early in his NFL career. His ability to extend plays and create off-script will be valuable, but he must prove he can consistently win from the pocket to become a starting-level pro QB.

 BACKGROUND

Milroe became Alabama's starting quarterback in 2023, overcoming early-season adversity to lead the Crimson Tide to the College Football Playoff. The Texas native showed flashes of brilliance, accounting for 35 total touchdowns while displaying elite dual-threat ability. Milroe's 2,834 passing yards and 531 rushing yards highlighted his versatility in Alabama's offense. A consensus four-star recruit out of Tompkins High School in Katy, Texas, Milroe chose Alabama over in-state powerhouses Texas and Texas A&M. After redshirting in 2021 and serving as Bryce Young's backup in 2022, Milroe seized the starting role in 2023. He earned second-team All-SEC honors and was a finalist for the Manning Award, given to the nation's top quarterback. Milroe's breakout performance came against LSU, where he set an Alabama record with four rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. He followed that with a six-touchdown outing against Kentucky, becoming the first Alabama QB to throw for three and rush for three scores in a single game. Milroe's late-game heroics in the Iron Bowl, connecting with Isaiah Bond on a 31-yard touchdown on 4th-and-goal, solidified his place in Crimson Tide lore.

 ANALYSIS

  PROS

Elite athleticism with explosive speed and agility, making him a constant threat as a runner and scrambler Possesses a strong arm capable of making all NFL throws, with the ability to generate velocity from various platforms Displays creativity and playmaking instincts when plays break down, keeping his eyes downfield Shows flashes of advanced QB skills, using pump fakes and eye manipulation to move defenders Tough competitor who embraces contact and isn't afraid to sacrifice his body for crucial gains Demonstrates some serious poise under pressure, able to deliver in clutch situations. He was simply legendary in the Iron Bowl Exhibits leadership qualities and resilience, bouncing back from early-season benching to lead team to CFP Has experience in a pro-style offense, preparing him for NFL concepts and expectations

 CONS

  Inconsistent mechanics, particularly in lower body, leading to erratic accuracy and ball placement issues Needs to improve field vision and progression reading, often missing open receivers or locking onto primary target Decision-making can be questionable at times, forcing throws into tight windows or holding the ball too long Footwork in the pocket requires refinement, sometimes causing him to be late on throws or miss timing with receivers Must develop better touch on deep balls and improve overall anticipation on throws to all levels of the field Needs to speed his processing - has one of the slowest release speeds of all the top QB prospects

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HISTORY — From College Profile

2023

Earned the starting role to start his sophomore campaign ... did not play in the USF contest before being named the starter to open SEC play ... selected as one of the Crimson Tide's permanent team captains ... earned second team All-SEC recognition from the Associated Press ... ranked second in the conference and fifth nationally in passer efficiency rating at 172.2 ... also finished second in the SEC and seventh in Division I with a 15.16 yards per completion mark ... averaged 9.98 yards per pass attempt to rank second in the conference and third in the country ... completed 187-of-284 passes for 2,834 yards and 23 touchdowns compared to six interceptions ... also rushed 161 times for 531 yards and 12 scores ... led all quarterbacks and ranked fifth in the conference for rushing touchdowns ... finalist for the Manning Award ... also named a finalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award which is given to the top player from Texas ... selected as a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, presented each year to college football's top offensive player ... added to the watch list for the Maxwell after the LSU matchup ... named a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, given annually to the top quarterback in the country ... tabbed to the O'Brien Award Midseason Watch List following the Texas A&M contest ... named to the Manning Award's Midseason Watch List after the Arkansas matchup ... selected as one of the Davey O'Brien 'Great 8' of the Week for his output against Texas A&M, LSU, Kentucky and Auburn ... picked up Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Honor Roll recognition following Middle Tennessee, Texas A&M, Kentucky and Auburn while being named the award's Player of the Week after the LSU game ... also selected as the Maxwell Award Player of the Week after LSU ... named a Manning Award 'Star of the Week' for his performance against the Tigers and at Kentucky ... named SEC Offensive Player of the Week for his play against MTSU, LSU and Auburn ... selected as one of the UA coaching staff's offensive players of the week for his efforts against the Blue Raiders, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, LSU and Auburn. Middle Tennessee: Accounted for five total touchdowns in his start, including three passing and two rushing to become the only quarterback in Alabama history to throw for three and rush for two in the same game ... finished 13-of-18 passing for 194 yards with three scores ... added a team-high 48 yards rushing and two touchdowns on seven carries with a long rush of 25. Texas: Completed 14-of-27 passes for 255 yards with two touchdowns and a pair of interceptions ... also rushed 15 times for 44 yards. Ole Miss: Finished 17-of-21 passing for 225 yards and a touchdown ... completed at least one pass to 10 different receivers on the day ... also accumulated 28 yards on the ground. Mississippi State: Put together an efficient passing night, finishing 10-of-12 for 164 yards ... added 11 rushes for a team-high 69 yards and two scores on the ground. Texas A&M: Recorded a career-high 321 yards and three touchdowns to go with one interception on 21-of-33 passing ... completed at least one pass to six different receivers on the afternoon ... added eight rushes with a long carry of 12. Arkansas: Completed 10-of-21 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns ... added 11 carries and a score on the ground. Tennessee: Finished 14-of-21 for 220 yards with two touchdowns and an interception ... also rushed nine times for a combined three yards. LSU: Provided a spark with both his legs and arm, accounting for 374 yards of total offense ... carried 20 times for 155 yards and four touchdowns to set the Alabama single-game mark for rushing scores by a quarterback ... averaged 7.8 yards per rush with seven rushes of 10-plus yards while converting eight first downs ... also went 15-of-23 for 219 yards through the air. Kentucky: Totaled six touchdowns on the day to become the first Alabama quarterback with three passing and three rushing scores in the same game ... went 15-of-22 for 234 yards and three touchdowns with one interception through the air ... added 36 yards and three scores across eight rushes. Chattanooga: Put together an efficient performance in just over a half of play ... finished 13-of-16 passing for 197 yards and three touchdowns ... also rushed three times. Auburn: Made his mark on the Iron Bowl, tossing a 31-yard touchdown to Isaiah Bond on 4th-and-goal with just 32 seconds remaining to secure the win ... totaled 366 yards of offense on the day, including 259 through the air and a team-high 107 on the ground ... completed 16-of-24 passes with two touchdowns ... also rushed 18 times for the 107 yards to average 5.9 yards per tote. Georgia: Named the game's Most Valuable Player for his performance against the Bulldogs ... threw for two touchdowns and 192 yards on 13-of-23 passing ... added 14 carries for 29 yards, including a game-long 30-yard rush for a key first down on the Tide's final drive. Michigan: Completed 16-of-23 passes for 116 yards ... added a team-high 21 rushes for 63 yards with a long gain of 18.

 

2022

Returned for his second season to serve as the Crimson Tide's backup quarterback ... totaled 297 yards on 31-of-53 passing with five touchdowns and three interceptions ... added 31 rushes for 263 yards and one score. Utah State: Finished 8-of-10 for 76 yards and a touchdown with one interception ... connected from 17 yards out for the score ... added two rushes for 10 yards. ULM: Rushed twice for a pair of first downs and 42 total yards ... also attempted two passes. Vanderbilt: Went 4-of-6 for 10 yards through the air ... added two rushes for 20 yards. Arkansas: Entered in the second quarter following an injury to Bryce Young ... led the Tide offense to five touchdowns and 35 points across his eight drives ... finished 4-of-9 passing for 65 yards and a touchdown ... also rushed for 91 yards and a score on just six carries with a long rush of 77 yards. Texas A&M: Made his first career start ... tied for the second-most passing touchdowns in a UA starting debut with three ... accumulated 111 yards and the three scores on 12-of-19 passing with one interception ... added 17 rushes for 81 yards with a long of 33. Mississippi State: Came off the bench late in the game ... finished 1-of-2 for 12 yards. Austin Peay: Went 2-of-4 passing for 23 yards with an interception ... also combined for 19 yards on a pair of rushes. Kansas State: Entered late in the game against the Wildcats.

 

2021

Gained reps under center, working in four games ... finished 3-of-7 for 41 yards and a touchdown through the air ... added 15 rushes for 57 yards to his rookie totals ... redshirted at season's end. Miami: Saw his first collegiate action against the Hurricanes ... rushed one time for no gain. Mercer: Racked up 33 yards on seven rushes while attempting one pass against the Bears. Southern Miss: Completed his first career pass for a 24-yard touchdown ... added two rushes for five yards to his stat line. New Mexico State: Earned his most extensive work to-date ... finished 2-of-5 passing for 17 yards ... also rushed five times for 26 yards with a long rush of 15.

 HIGH SCHOOL

One of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation and a consensus four-star prospect ... ranked 81st nationally on the 247Composite where he is the No. 4 dual-threat quarterback and the No. 13 player in the state of Texas  ... No. 76 in the Rivals100, the third-ranked dual-threat quarterback and 14th-ranked player from Texas ... rated 108th nationally in the Top247 with the site ranking him as the No. 17 player in Texas and No. 6 dual-threat quarterback ... ESPN.com lists him at No. 112 on the ESPN300 and the No. 16 pocket passer ... the No. 22 player in the Midlands Region by ESPN.com and the No. 20 player from Texas ... member of the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team (No. 85) and is tabbed the No. 4 dual-threat quarterback along the No. 12 player in the state of Texas by the magazine ... selected to the Under Armour All-America Game roster ... played for head coach Todd McVey at Tompkins High School in Katy, Texas ... led his team to a 9-0 record in 2020 with 1,136 passing yards and 13 touchdowns while rushing for 259 yards and four scores ... as a junior in 2019, he passed for 2,689 yards and 29 touchdowns while rushing for 300 yards and seven scores ... chose Alabama over in-state Texas and Texas A&M along with Arizona, Florida and Oregon.

2022

passing
ATT	YPA	PCT	YDS	INT	TD	COMPLETIONS
53.0	5.6	0.585	297.0	3.0	5.0	31.0

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
8.5	1.0	265.0	31.0	77.0

fumbles
REC	LOST	FUM
0.0	2.0	4.0

2021

passing
ATT	YPA	PCT	YDS	INT	TD	COMPLETIONS
7.0	5.9	0.429	41.0	0.0	1.0	3.0

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
3.8	0.0	57.0	15.0	15.0