Alabama star earns 'alien' moniker from expert in latest 2025 NFL mock draft projection
The superlatives that come with the NFL draft are what help make it fun. Fans flock to the NFL draft to see where their favorite stars land and which players will help their franchises thrive. The Alabama Crimson Tide are well-represented across the NFL after years of producing high-end talent. According to one NFL draft […]
The superlatives that come with the NFL draft are what help make it fun. Fans flock to the NFL draft to see where their favorite stars land and which players will help their franchises thrive. The Alabama Crimson Tide are well-represented across the NFL after years of producing high-end talent.
According to one NFL draft analyst, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe can be a fan favorite for a team picking in the top 10 of the 2025 NFL Draft. The latest 2025 NFL mock draft at The 33rd Team has Milroe as an "alien."
Where did Milroe land, and how did he earn this moniker?
Watching Milroe can be a jaw-dropping experience. His powerful 225-pound frame is capable of producing 4.4 speeds while he's on the run, and he can turn that torque into perfect deep passes and then land into the breadbasket of receivers downfield.
There are inconsistencies, sure, but even Milroe's biggest detractors can't help but be awed by his most explosive plays. Very few athletes in the world can accomplish what Milroe regularly does, and thus, I called him an "alien."
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Milroe as the fourth quarterback off the board in this mock. Here's what I wrote for the Raiders and about Milroe:
A more traditional pocket-passing option like Carson Beck or Garrett Nussmeier would be worthy of this pick, but the situation the Las Vegas Raiders are in will require a big swing.
Being set to face Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert for the next decade means they need a fellow alien at quarterback to win. Jalen Milroe has that potential, possessing elite rushing and deep passing abilities.
Let me know if you like the pick and my description of Milroe, or if I was off base!
