Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe‘s arrow seemingly retains pointing up earlier than the beginning of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24.
On Monday, Fox Sports activities’ Jordan Schultz reported that the Cleveland Browns and the New Orleans Saints had “spectacular” exercises with Milroe. Schultz added he additionally met with the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers earlier than his professional day on March 19.
Does this report additional sign that Milroe (6-foot-2, 217 kilos) may very well be climbing draft boards?
On Sunday, Milroe accepted his invitation to the draft in Inexperienced Bay, by way of The Athletic’s Dane Brugler. The league is being extra selective this yr and is anticipated to ask solely eight to 10 gamers.
On a Monday episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport mentioned the invitation would not assure that Milroe will go within the first spherical, however it might imply “he is within the dialog.”
The Browns have decide No. 2 within the first spherical, whereas the Saints have decide No. 9. Regardless of the latest buzz, it might be gorgeous if Milroe landed within the prime 10, particularly after an erratic season at Alabama.
In 13 video games in 2024, the 22-year-old rushed for 726 yards and 20 touchdowns. Nonetheless, he threw simply 16 landing passes and tossed 11 interceptions.
The crew that drafts Milroe will possible financial institution on his potential. In January, personal QB coach Jordan Palmer in contrast him to Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, a two-time MVP.
“The distinction is Jalen’s received 20 kilos on Jackson,” Palmer advised Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot. “This man’s a bit bit sooner, a bit bit greater, however they’re comparable at this analysis stage.”
Cleveland actually would not need QB Kenny Pickett — who has tossed 15 TD passes and 14 interceptions in three seasons — as its solely possibility. New Orleans, in the meantime, has QB Derek Carr, who went 5-5 in 10 begins in 2024.
Maybe Cleveland or New Orleans would commerce again into the primary spherical to decide on Milroe. Each groups appear determined for an additional QB.
