By AJ Holliday, CBS 42
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe announced Thursday that he is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.
After two seasons with the Crimson Tide, Milroe finishes his Alabama career with 6,016 yards, 78 total touchdowns and 20 interceptions. After losing to Texas in Week 2 of 2023-24 season, Milroe helped the Crimson Tide turn its season around with an SEC Championship win over Georgia, and a spot in the College Football Playoff where they fell to Michigan.
Following the departure of former head coach Nick Saban, Milroe returned to the Capstone for his junior season and threw for 2,844 yards, to go along with 16 passing touchdowns and 20 touchdowns on the ground.
He finishes his Alabama career with a 20-6 record as a starter.
Milroe made the following post on Instagram Thursday:
“First and foremost, I want to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His unwavering grace, guidance, and the countless blessings in my life.
To my family, thank you for your unconditional love and support through every high and low. You’ve been my rock, my inspiration, and the reason I push myself to be the best man I can be.
To my teammates, my brothers, thank you for the blood, sweat, and tears we’ve shared. The bonds we’ve built will last a lifetime. To Coach Saban, thank you for believing in me and instilling the standard of excellence in me. To Coach DeBoer, thank you for challenging me and helping me grow into the player and leader I am today.
To the entire Alabama family, thank you for embracing a kid from Texas and allowing me the honor of wearing the script ‘A’. Representing this university has been one of the greatest honors of my life.
Football has always been my passion, and since I was a kid, I dreamed of competing at the highest level. Through every win, every tough loss, and any criticism along the way, my love and dedication to this game has never wavered. Each day, my gratitude for the opportunity to play this sport I love only grows stronger.
With that said, I am declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Roll Tide forever!”
