Steelers' draft rumors heat up after polarizing quarterback prospect who has met with Pittsburgh's brass accepts key invitation
Another week of Aaron Rodgers watch is on deck for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With all signs seemingly pointing in the direction of a partnership, Rodgers might be the starter for 2025, but what about after that? Well, they have a few options, including one name that continues to generate headlines…. Jalen Milroe accepts 2025 NFL […]
Another week of Aaron Rodgers watch is on deck for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
With all signs seemingly pointing in the direction of a partnership, Rodgers might be the starter for 2025, but what about after that?
Well, they have a few options, including one name that continues to generate headlines….
Jalen Milroe accepts 2025 NFL Draft opening night invitation
Source: Alabama QB Jalen Milroe has accepted an invitation to attend the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.
Dane Brugler, The Athletic via Twitter-X
For those unaware, the NFL only invites a specific number of prospects to attend the draft in person. Why? Having prospects sit in a green room while they wait to hear their names called, only for it to never happen, or at least not on night one, isn't a great look for anyone.
So, for the NFL to extend the invitation and for Milroe to accept, both parties know something. Oh, and one of the teams that have met with Milroe both at the Senior Bowl and at his Pro Day, oh yeah, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Former Alabama QB Jalen Milroe had dinner tonight in Tuscaloosa with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, GM Omar Khan and QBs coach Tom Arth ahead of his pro day, per source. Pittsburgh, which continues to explore all options at the QB position, owns the No. 21 pick in April’s draft.
– Tom Pelissero, NFL Media
And who could forget the big segment that Colin Cowherd aired, where regardless of your opinion on his takes, he is plugged in, credible, and doesn't make things up about the NFL Draft…
“I talked to an NFL exec last night, very well-connected, and this is a keep your head on a swivel, Aaron Rodgers. I’m told the Steelers really like Jalen Milroe, 21st pick, first round. So if Aaron signs with Pittsburgh, it’s going to become Kirk Cousins,” Cowherd said on FS1’s “The Herd.” “They’re taking a quarterback. If the 21st pick, Milroe’s not taken, Pittsburgh is leaning now and taking him.”
So maybe it's a coincidence, or maybe it's going to happen. The team recently hosted Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart on one of their top 30 visits, and they have met with Texas QB Quinn Ewers multiple times.
But none quite fit the description that Milroe does, and they certainly don't have the same liking from coach Tomlin given the stature, pedigree, and playstyle that he covets from the position. One that Milroe owns in spades
So buckle up, because Rodgers, Milroe, and Rudolph would be a QB room for the history books if it happens.
