Jalen Milroe made a strong statement to Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide as a decision on his future loomed.
QB Jalen Milroe might be playing his final college football game as the Alabama Crimson Tide prepare for their season-ending matchup with the Michigan Wolverines in the Reliaquest Bowl. Milroe left a clear message for his head coach Kalen DeBoer and the rest of the team, despite the fact that he has not yet made his decision public.
Jalen Milroe wants to defeat the Wolverines in a big way to end the 2024 NCAA season. If he chooses to enter the NFL Draft, a strong showing in the New Year’s Eve game could raise his increasing draft stock. Milroe is still weighing his choices for the future, though. The gifted mobile quarterback made his position known to head coach Kalen DeBoer in a powerful speech prior to the Reliaquest Bowl.
After Saturday’s bowl practice, Milroe said, “I think, for me, it’s all about maximising right now,” according to Bama On Line. “Taking care of today because it’s difficult to reach that point if you’re not taking care of today.” I’m going to enjoy myself by playing with my guys at the moment. Practise, get as much ready as you can, and attend to the present.
It is anticipated that Milroe will be the third quarterback candidate to be selected. Most pundits place him after Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, but it’s too early to tell because the Combine and Pro Day might alter the rankings. In addition, the prospects are interviewed by the club.
Milroe’s letter to Tuscaloosa supporters.
The Alabama quarterback hasn’t ruled out his choices, even though the majority of indications suggest that he will declare for the NFL Draft. But in what seemed to be a farewell speech, he gave an emotional message to the Crimson Tide supporters.
There is nothing like playing in Bryant-Denny. I therefore didn’t take advantage of the opportunity to start as quarterback for Alabama. Being able to represent my family, play quarterback for this outstanding state, and wear the script A is just something unique. Milroe has one more year of eligibility, so he might still play his final year at Alabama. It isn’t trending in that direction, though.
Milroe’s Alabama stats.Jalen Milroe will be leaving a lasting legacy in Tuscaloosa if he decides to enter the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite not winning a National Championship and missing out on a College Football Playoffs berth this season, the dual-threat quarterback put up some amazing stats and received a lot of praise.
As the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide, Milroe won 22 games. With 2,652 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, Milroe won the William V. Campbell Trophy in 2024. With a team-high 719 yards and 20 touchdowns on the ground, the 22-year-old’s rushing prowess swept the league.
Since Johnny Manziel in 2012, Milroe became the first quarterback in the SEC to have 20 or more rushing touchdowns. In the Southeastern Conference, only Tim Tebow and Cam Newton had accomplished that feat.
Currently, Milroe will play his final collegiate football game in Tampa on December 31 against the same team that eliminated him from the playoffs in the Rose Bowl in January 2024.