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| Jalen Milroe. Photo Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck/Imagn Images. |
Today, I dig into the file of Jalen Milroe, winner of the William V. Campbell trophy (considered an academic version of the Heisman), and is a prospect in the upcoming NFL draft.
Team: Alabama Crimson Tide
Position: Quarterback
HT: 6-2 WT: 216
Credentials:
William V. Campbell Trophy (2024)
Second-Team All-SEC (2023)
Strengths:
-Intangibles
-Powerful arm, an accurate deep ball
-A threat as a runner
Weaknesses:
-Pocket game needs improvement
-Lacks touch on some throws
-Inconsistent
-Turnover prone in the red zone
-Relies too much on his legs
Final Analysis:
One of the traits that stand out to me about Jalen is his resiliency. When he was benched the season before last, he could've easily complained or did something low brow, but he dealt with it admirably, and became a starter again the following week and didn't look back.
He's not easily rattled and will persevere and rally the team when they fall behind, whether it was comebacks or near comebacks.
He has a rocket arm and a deep ball that's pretty and accurate. He's capable of producing explosive plays as a runner.
While he's usually accurate with his deep ball, his overall pocket game needs work. To his credit, he improved compared to his previous years, but it's still an area of improvement such as his accuracy on intermediate throws, and his decision making isn't always the best.
During the first half of last season, he looked like a potential Heisman candidate, but in the second half, he looked like the erratic Jalen Milroe from previous years.
While he has made plays in the red zone, he has turned the ball over in that area seemingly just as much.
Although he's not projected to go in the first round, with his physical tools, I can see why some teams would be tempted to pick him early--maybe in the second or third round--based off his potential, but I see him as a draft-and-develop prospect, versus someone you can start right away.
Wherever he goes, I think he's better off sitting and learning for a year, getting some spot duty here and there. Overall, with time, I think he can thrive in the right offense.
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