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Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is trending towards entering the 2025 NFL Draft, according to a report by Bama247’s Alex Scarborough.
Asked directly if he’s made a decision whether or not to enter the NFL draft, he said, “My thought process right now is finish this game out.”
However, multiple sources have told Bama 247 that the current expectation is that Milroe will announce his intention to turn pro after the season.
A source stressed that a final decision about his future won’t come until after the bowl game, though, as Milroe is putting all his focus and energy into finishing the season with a win.
Scarborough reports that Milroe turned down multiple seven-figure offers from Power Four programs to transfer last offseason after Nick Saban’s retirement. As Milroe weighs his future, it is possible another similar offer comes his way that could change the calculus of the decision. Scarborough reports that it’s unclear if Milroe, who received his masters degree last week, plans to sign with an agent. If he doesn’t, he could enter the transfer portal and keep open the option of playing another year in college.
Alabama’s ReliaQuest Bowl showdown comes against Michigan on Dec. 31.
Milroe’s Alabama career
Milroe signed with Alabama in 2021 as a four-star prospect out of Katy, Texas’ Tompkins High School. He spent his freshman season as a backup to Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and returned in 2022, earning his first career start against Texas A&M in place of an injured Young.
Young declared for the NFL Draft following his junior season, which allowed Milroe to battle Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner and redshirt freshman Ty Simpson for the vacant starting job entering the 2023 campaign. Milroe eventually won out and, despite his benching…
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2024-12-16 15:31:00
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