Jalen Milroe had a far-from-perfect 2024 in Alabama. In some sense, he became a scapegoat for Kalen DeBoer’s futile first year in Tuscaloosa. Bama’s QB1 showcased some flashes of brilliance in games against LSU and Georgia. But there were also issues. Inconsistencies, lack of accuracy inside the pocket, and wrong decisions took away the shine. But guess what? The narrative is shifting as we inch closer to the draft. After a Pro Day excellence, an insider drops an unexpected intel on Milroe’s NFL future, and it’s not bound to the Steelers.
Milroe’s NFL fate took a nosedive during his major slump in the regular season. His multiple interceptions throughout the season posed a valid doubt on his ability to deliver in the crucial moments. People were still trying hard to justify his chance to get drafted in the early rounds with the canon arms argument. The Alabama QB’s blockbuster Pro Day only doubled that faith. Displaying his tantalizing arm talent and insane speed, the 6-foot-2 QB impressed the scouts. There has been a significant discussion on his poor passing ability; on the contrary. But that doesn’t define him as a grisly catch. Not at all!
Milroe has always been a standout prospect and a potential New York Jets draft pick. Milroe is a fantastic asset under the center. If the Jets can put their pieces together, he will be a bona fide superstar in their ranks. Breaking down some real possibilities, Analyst Ryan Wilson explained, ”A two-year deal for Justin Fields. If you’re going to go down that road with the athletic quarterback, let’s make the quarterback room look like what Justin Fields brings to the field. And that would obviously be just Jalen Milroe busting out the 4:37 at his pro day.”
The QB phenom ran the 40-yard dash in an amazing time of 4.37 seconds in one of his attempts. The athletic superiority will be of no debate. CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson thinks this level of mental toughness and physical resilience will perfectly match the level Fields, the 2-year-$40 million QB option, brings to the Jets. If they draft Milroe, he will get ample chance to develop under the shadow of a similar quarterback in skill and style.
The rare harmony between them can be the ultimate game-changer for the Jets. ”So, then you have two quarterbacks who were running sub-four when they’re on the field. And a lot like Justin Fields. Jalen is insanely athletic. The question becomes, can he improve as a passer? And if you can find ways to get the most out of both of these young players, then you have an offense you can build around,” Wilson added.
But the traditional hype is swirling around the Steelers, anyway. It’s gaining steam more after surprising intel came up.
Jalen Milroe looks like a promising key target for the Steelers
The Steelers are hungry for a quarterback. Before the Pro Day success, Milroe met with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the Senior Bowl, fueling the recurring rumor about his NFL future. But this time, it didn’t confine itself to a formal meet and greet. The Steelers’ scouts, in fact, took him to a dinner date the night before his Pro Day approached.
According to a bombshell post on X by JPAFootball, the Pittsburgh Steelers are genuinely interested in landing him, and most probably in the first round itself. Colin Cowherd broke the news, writing, “I talked to an NFL exec last night, very well-connected, and this is a keep your head on a swivel, Aaron Rodgers. I’m told the Steelers really like Jalen Milroe. Twenty-first pick, first round. So, if Aaron signs with Pittsburgh, it’s gonna become Kirk Cousins. They’re taking a quarterback. If the 21st pick, Milroe’s not taken, Pittsburgh is leaning now and taking him.”
Well, as long as they don’t reach a decision about the signing of Aaron Rodgers, it would be difficult to bet a dime on Milroe. But if they end up landing the Alabama QB, they will get a wholesome package of talent and maturity at the same time. The off-the-cart rushing ability will add to the Jets’ offense tremendously.
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