2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jalen Milroe

Last Updated: 04/11/2025

Career Stats 

Summary  

Stemming from a military upbringing, Jalen Milroe’s work ethic helped him ascend into one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the college game. After a redshirt freshman year and a limited opportunity sophomore season, Milroe finally had a chance to start for Alabama. Although it has been a turbulent two years, Milroe has shown some impressive NFL traits. This past season, he was top 10 in both the nation and the SEC with 20 rushing touchdowns – impressive for any player, let alone a quarterback.

Milroe stands on a strong 6-foot-2, 217-pound frame, but has a hand size under 9 inches, which is a red flag for most NFL franchises. The concerns here are easy to overlook, considering the raw athleticism he brings to the table. He is an adept pocket manipulator who can stand tall and deliver the ball in the face of pressure or slide the pocket to open throwing lanes. On the flip side, his athleticism allows him to lean too much on his legs, resulting in him leaving the pocket too soon. That ultimately limits his throwing options to half the field. When it comes to diagnosing the defense in front of him, he is adequate but leaves us wanting more in the anticipatory throwing department. When the play breaks down, though, he has good vision to spot the free player and deliver the ball, sometimes in a more reckless nature. 

The arm talent is also very alluring, with a rocket launcher of an arm, and there are few throws he can not make. Marrying this with a nice touch and accuracy in the deeper areas, he tests the defense’s discipline regularly. At times, the ball placement could be better on these throws, but it’s not detrimental. The struggles arise everywhere else. Despite making the right decision most times, he struggles to pull the trigger in time. That results in poor ball placement and limits after-the-catch ability, creating missed opportunities. The touch we see in the deep portion of the field does not translate to the intermediate or short areas either. He tends to lean more on his arm strength here which causes errant throws that often sail over the intended target, leading to turnover opportunities. 

For what Milroe lacks in consistency as a thrower, he makes up for on the ground. With a bulky frame and strong lower body, he sheds tackles and continues on his path. However, he does lack a ton of elusiveness in the open field. His vision is impressive throughout the first and second levels of defenses but could use some more patience to let blockers set up in QB power or sweep plays. Once in open space, all bets are off. He has home-run speed, allowing him to turn any missed assignment into a big play. 

Overall, Milroe is a gamer, and he has shown the ability to make plays in critical times of games. Pairing this with a strong work ethic and impressive athleticism, there is no ceiling for him. 

Strengths 

• Arm strength 
• Weaponizable mobility  
• Processing defenses 
• Good velocity 

Weaknesses 

• Anticipatory throwing 
• Ball placement 
• Short/intermediate accuracy 
• Touch throws 

Honors and Awards 

• None 

 Athletic Testing 

• 40-yard dash: 4.40s
• Vertical: TBD
• Broad Jump: TBD
• Three-cone: TBD
• Shuttle: TBD
• Bench: TBD

NFL Role Prediction

• Developmental starter  

Fantasy Outlook 

Jalen Milroe has the highest ceiling of any quarterback in this class. He is the only one who is a true weapon in the run game, a coveted trait in fantasy formats. The issue with Milroe is whether or not he can refine his passing ability to develop into a weekly starter at the next level. He is much further along than Malik Willis or even Anthony Richardson, but still needs to improve, which raises concerns. If he is given a shot to be a starter, he’ll likely be a top-12 quarterback out of the gate due to his rushing ability, so scoop him up if his ADP remains at the back half of the first round in rookie drafts if he lands in a spot that he will compete for the starting gig. 

Player Comparisons 

• Jalen Hurts 
• Justin Fields 
• Tyrod Taylor