The Seattle Seahawks made waves Friday night, grabbing Alabama’s electric QB Jalen Milroe with the No. 92 overall pick in the 3rd round of the 2025 NFL Draft. And while Seahawks fans were still trying to process the pick, one man made his feelings very clear — Nick Saban. The retired Alabama legend was on happy tears, clapping it up live on ABC, visibly proud as his former QB got his NFL shot.
Then came the mic drop: a straight-up glowing endorsement for Milroe, paired with a message to Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald. “He’s gonna give the Seahawks an element of offense that nobody else in this draft can give anybody. This guy is fast. He’s explosive. And look, he can throw the ball. He’s got a strong arm. He’s a great deep-ball thrower…He just needs a little refinement and consistency in the passing game, and he can be an outstanding player.” That’s not Saban hyping his QB — that’s a Hall of Famer putting his stamp on a third-round pick.
Nick Saban doubled down, reminding folks how Milroe matured in Tuscaloosa. “I always told him — you make enough big plays. Let’s cut out the sacks, fumbles, interceptions. Those are drive killers.” And nobody would know better — Saban coached Milroe through the highs, lows, and that epic LSU game where he rushed for 155 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Nick Saban clapping on ABC for Jalen Milroe’s selection. “He’s gonna give the Seahawks an element of offense that nobody else in this draft can give anybody. This guy is fast. He’s explosive. And look, he can throw the ball. He’s got a strong arm. He’s a great deep-ball thrower.…
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) April 26, 2025
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