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Jalen Milroe is no longer in Alabama football’s quarterback room. But he has a better idea than most of what the Crimson Tide will have at its disposal in 2025.
“When you have guys who love it as well, it’s nothing but passion that’s poured into the football field,” Milroe said Nov. 19. “That’s what we have.”
One will take the reins from Milroe heading into Alabama’s 2025 season after the redshirt junior announced he would forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Here’s a look at each of the Crimson Tide’s three scholarship options heading into its 2025 season opener against Florida State, and what they bring to the room.
Alabama football QB Ty Simpson
Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) catches a ball as he warms up before the game with Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Ty Simpson backed up Bryce Young. He backed up Milroe. Two quarterbacks, two head coaches and three offensive coordinators later, it may be Simpson’s time to show what he can do.
Simpson was a heralded recruit in the 2022 class, signing with Alabama as the No. 26 player and the No. 3 quarterback in the country behind Cade Klubnik (Clemson) and Conner Weigman (Texas A&M).
Once the Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year, Simpson could not be stopped in high school, recording 2,827 yards passing, 862 yards rushing, 52 total touchdowns and three interceptions.
Simpson hasn’t had much of an opportunity to show what he can do in three seasons with the Crimson Tide, He has 381 career yards passing on 50 pass attempts, 130 yards rushing on 22 carries and three rushing touchdowns.
But he is someone Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer has praised for his ability to escape a collapsing pocket and extend plays, and his throwing ability.
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2025-01-03 10:08:00
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