Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, concluding his collegiate career with the Crimson Tide.
Milroe, 22, served as Alabama’s starting quarterback for the past two seasons, achieving a 20-6 record. In the 2023 season, he led the team to the College Football Playoff, where they narrowly lost 27-20 to Michigan in the semifinal. The following year, Alabama finished the regular season with a 9-3 record and concluded with a 19-13 loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
Over his four-year tenure at Alabama, Milroe amassed 6,016 passing yards, 45 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions. He also showcased his dual-threat capabilities by rushing for 1,577 yards and 33 touchdowns, with 20 rushing touchdowns occurring in the 2024 season alone.
In his announcement, Milroe expressed gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and the Alabama community: “To my teammates, my brothers, thank you for the blood, sweat, and tears we’ve shared. The bonds we’ve built will last a lifetime. To Coach [Nick] Saban, thank you for believing in … To the entire Alabama family, thank …
Analysts project Milroe to be among the top quarterbacks in the upcoming draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper … him third behind Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders … CBS Sports lists him as the 32nd-best … overall, indicating a potential selection in the first or second round.
Milroe’s decision to enter the draft follows a similar announcement from Georgia’s quarterback, Carson Beck, signaling a competitive field of quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft.