Former Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has attracted attention in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, as Milroe’s stocks keep on rising, experts have already begun to raise their alarms on the risk of a trap similar to that of Will Levis in 2023.
Though he is endowed with strikingly attractive physical features, there was much doubt as to his consistency, and many have jumped to the conclusion that Milroe could go through the same ordeal.
Experts Raise Concerns About Jalen Milroe’s 2024 NFL Draft Stock
At present, whenever Milroe’s name pops up in the discussion for the draft, someone is sure to mention how much he compares to Will Levis. That hasn’t changed, and now it’s Milroe’s turn to the draft buzz.
The “athletic marvel” quarterback was awarded a second-round slot in the 2023 NFL Draft regardless of benefits from nearly all of the physical traits. The argument was based on the inconsistency of decisions, along with the accuracy problems, which brought him into the first place where red flags were raised.
A similar issue abounds for Milroe: while he has enough in his toolbox to make it in the NFL, many seem to wonder if he can put it together to create consistent high-level performances.
.@Andy_Staples on Jalen Milroe reportedly accepting an NFL Draft invitation
“The NFL does not want a Will Levis situation to happen ever again… He feels confident he’s getting picked in the first round,
and the NFL is very confident one of its teams will pick him” pic.twitter.com/47iPcMd5CJ
— On3 (@On3sports) April 7, 2025
Thus, as NFL teams increasingly veer away from selecting a quarterback come draft time, they have now turned to those who could showcase not only raw skills but also demonstrate some shrewdness upstairs and consistency.
It has become a tendency for this draft to have quarterbacks who can be molded fast and those who could really shift into the pro game quite seamlessly. This could lead many to believe that Milroe might have had a rough road ahead if he had gone the same way as Levis: Primarily, concerns about consistency and decision-making.
Milroe’s Path to Success In The Draft
Milroe’s path can be very, very clear toward making him a household name on draft day, but he won’t receive anything on a silver platter.
There has been enough written about his physical attributes, particularly his arm strength, and ability to run, but now it is time for experts to see if he can clear up the problems with his inconsistent play. Maybe, just like Levis, Milroe could really come on.
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However, how he handles the bright lights of the NFL draft will depend on what he does during the 2024 season. Improvement in decision-making and a better-tuned game will land him pretty well in the draft.
If not, teams may hesitate and leave him in a dangerous position on draft day.
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