Jalen Milroe QB Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jalen Milroe QB Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 02/05/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.60 seconds (90%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 22.1 DOB: 12/13/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | |
Last Updated: 02/05/2025 | |
Draft Year: 2025 | |
40 time: 4.60 seconds (90%*) | |
Age: 22.1 DOB: 12/13/2002 | |
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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Overall Rating: | 83.9 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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78% |
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Release Speed: |
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75% |
Short Passing: |
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74% |
Medium Passing: |
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82% |
Long Passing: |
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96% |
Rush/Scramble: |
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86% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#101
Position rank:
#5
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College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1773 | ||
College Combine Results
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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J.J. McCarthy - Michigan |
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75% |
Michael Pratt - Tulane |
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70% |
Caleb Williams - USC |
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66% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jalen Milroe capped his Alabama career with a dynamic 2024 season that showcased both his immense potential and areas for growth. The Texas native accounted for 35 total touchdowns, including 20 rushing scores that ranked second nationally among quarterbacks, while throwing for 2,844 yards with a 64.3% completion rate.A consensus four-star recruit from Tompkins High School, Milroe's journey culminated in him earning the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy as college football's top academic award. His 2024 campaign included several masterful performances, notably a 491-yard outburst against Georgia and a four-touchdown rushing display versus LSU where he averaged 15.4 yards per carry.
Despite leading Alabama to several signature wins, Milroe's final collegiate appearance in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan revealed the ongoing development in his game, as he struggled with three interceptions in a challenging offensive showing.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite athleticism with explosive speed and agility, making him a constant threat as a runner and scrambler
- Possesses a strong arm capable of making all NFL throws, with the ability to generate velocity from various platforms
- Displays creativity and playmaking instincts when plays break down, keeping his eyes downfield
- Shows flashes of advanced QB skills, using pump fakes and eye manipulation to move defenders
- Tough competitor who embraces contact and isn't afraid to sacrifice his body for crucial gains
- Demonstrates some serious poise under pressure, able to deliver in clutch situations. He was simply legendary in the Iron Bowl
- Exhibits leadership qualities and resilience, bouncing back from early-season benching to lead team to CFP
- Has experience in a pro-style offense, preparing him for NFL concepts and expectations
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Significant accuracy issues in short and intermediate zones - routinely sails passes and struggles with touch on timing routes
- Ball security concerns amplified by notably small hands (8 6/8 inches - 14th percentile), raising red flags for wet weather performance
- Mental processing speed lags behind physical tools - evident in Senior Bowl where he struggled to quickly work through progressions
- Inconsistent throwing mechanics lead to accuracy issues, particularly apparent during one-on-one drills at the Senior Bowl
- Protection recognition needs significant work - took three sacks in limited Senior Bowl action due to poor pocket awareness
- Will bail from clean pockets too early - defaults to athlete mode instead of staying disciplined and working through progressions
Scouting Report: Summary
Raw tools jump off the tape with Milroe - a nuclear arm paired with explosive athleticism that threatens defenses on every snap. His game-breaking acceleration and ability to stress second-level defenders puts him in rare air athletically, even in an NFL context. Most intriguingly, he shows rare precision on deep throws, consistently dropping bombs in the bucket downfield, yet paradoxically struggles with the routine short and intermediate passes that make up the bulk of NFL offenses.The hand size measurement (8 6/8 inches) presents a legitimate concern that NFL teams will need to factor into their evaluation. This physical limitation, combined with his current processing speed and inconsistent accuracy in the short passing game, suggests a longer development curve than initially projected. His Senior Bowl performance highlighted these contradictions - flashing beautiful deep balls in practice while struggling with basic timing routes.
A smart offensive coordinator will need to build an offense around his strengths early - designed runs, play-action shots, and vertical concepts while he develops touch and timing in the short game. The processing speed and short-area accuracy need significant work, but his ability to hit the deep ball keeps defenses honest. The team that pulls the trigger on Milroe is betting on traits over polish, understanding that weather conditions and the short passing game could be limiting factors early in his career. When the game slows down and the mechanics tighten up, you're looking at a potential game-changer who can beat you deep or split the defense on designed runs. High-risk, high-reward prospect who could be special if it all clicks, but the developmental timeline may be longer than previously thought.
Written By:
Wyatt Brooks (SEC)
Jalen Milroe percentiles vs other Quarterbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Jalen Milroe (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
44.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
3.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.