Jalen Milroe, Alabama’s star quarterback, is among the 2025 NFL Draft’s most polarizing prospects. With a strong arm, elite speed (4.37 40-yard dash), and 71 total touchdowns (39 passing, 32 rushing) since 2023, Milroe’s potential is beyond impressive. However, his inconsistent accuracy has raised some concerns among scouts.
After a rollercoaster 2024 season under coach Kalen DeBoer, where he threw for 2,844 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions while rushing for 726 yards and 20 scores, Milroe now awaits to hear his name called on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Day 2 Landing Spots for Alabama Football QB Jalen Milroe
Here are five potential landing spots for Milroe in the NFL Draft:
1) Cleveland Browns: Pick No. 33 (Round 2)
With Deshaun Watson’s Achilles injury clouding his future, the Browns need a long-term option. ESPN’s Jordan Reid predicts Milroe to Cleveland at No. 33, reuniting him with former Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.
Milroe’s 64.3% completion rate and 36 total touchdowns in 2024 suggest he can thrive in Rees’ system, which emphasizes play-action (87.5% on-target rate).
“Milroe’s athleticism and arm talent are undeniable,” Rees told NFL Network.
2) Las Vegas Raiders: Pick No. 37 (Round 2)
The Raiders, now led by Pete Carroll, acquired Geno Smith as a bridge starter, but they still need a successor. Chad Reuter projects Milroe to Las Vegas at No. 37, praising his “ultra-athletic” profile as a high-upside understudy.
Milroe’s 4.37 speed and ability to freeze defenders on zone reads — he posted the third-highest breakaway rush rate among quarterbacks — fit Carroll’s play-calling. With Davante Adams and a revamped line, Milroe could develop for a year, refining that 30.1% uncatchable rate on intermediate throws.
3) New Orleans Saints: Pick No. 42 (Round 2)
The Saints, tied to Derek Carr through 2026, could draft Milroe as a future starter under new coach Kellen Moore, who just won a Super Bowl with Jalen Hurts. CBS Sports projects Milroe to New Orleans at No. 42, citing Moore’s expertise with dual-threat QBs.
Milroe’s 20 rushing touchdowns and 2,844 passing yards mirror Hurts’ college profile, and Moore’s system could help address his accuracy issues. Playmakers like Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara would aid his growth.
4) Pittsburgh Steelers: Pick No. 52 (Round 2)
The Steelers face a quarterback crossroads with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields hitting free agency.
NFL.com’s Chad Reuter projects Milroe to Pittsburgh at No. 52, citing his fit with Arthur Smith’s run-heavy offense. Milroe’s 20 rushing touchdowns in 2024 align with Smith’s love for designed quarterback runs, and his deep-ball skills could benefit DK Metcalf and George Pickens.
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Pittsburgh’s stability under coach Mike Tomlin could help Milroe develop behind a veteran bridge starter like Aaron Rodgers.
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