Star Alabama QB Jalen Milroe's pre-NFL Draft visits reveal clue about his likely landing spot range
When Jalen Milroe first declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, it seemed as though he made the decision feeling confident an NFL franchise would invest highly in him. While Milroe's 2024 season at Alabama wasn't amazing, his raw tools are uniquely dynamic. However, a rough Senior Bowl week and Combine showing as a passer set […]
When Jalen Milroe first declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, it seemed as though he made the decision feeling confident an NFL franchise would invest highly in him. While Milroe's 2024 season at Alabama wasn't amazing, his raw tools are uniquely dynamic.
However, a rough Senior Bowl week and Combine showing as a passer set him back. One month ago, his stock dipped to about 55th overall in user mock draft.
The NFL seems to disagree with Milroe being that far down their board. In fact, teams in the late first round to middle of the second round are showing interest. This would be a huge development since teams that invest a higher pick are more likely to give Milroe a longer leash to develop before moving on.
Fox Sports insider Jordan Schultz shared some of Jalen Milroe's recent and upcoming visits. He listed the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks. Collectively, these teams have four picks between the 18th and 52nd overall selections.
Milroe could be considered the riskiest quarterback in the class.
The success rate of quarterbacks is generally low, particularly for those selected outside the top 10 picks. Teams that draft quarterbacks later tend to have a better chance of finding a more promising prospect shortly afterward. The notable exceptions occur when players chosen in the later rounds actually thrive.
Milroe faces a challenging path if he hopes to become a success like those usually chosen in Round 2. The exceptional athlete from Alabama possesses a powerful arm and is an impressive runner, but both his accuracy and decision-making leave much to be desired.
He will require time and proper repetitions within the right system to evolve beyond just a physical talent focused on making highlight-reel plays.
That said, only Cameron Ward can match Milroe’s elite athleticism in this draft class. The potential reward is that he could emulate the success of former Alabama standout Jalen Hurts or become an improved version of Tyrod Taylor. Given those possibilities, it could be worthwhile to draft and develop Milroe.
