Former Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe officially announced his entry into the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday. In a heartfelt social media post, Milroe expressed gratitude to his faith, family, teammates, and the Alabama community for their support throughout his college career.

Milroe reflected on his lifelong passion for football and his unwavering commitment to the sport, despite facing challenges and critiques. He affirmed his growing appreciation for the game and declared his readiness for the next level.

Milroe leaves Alabama having achieved career highs in passing yards (2,844) and rushing yards (726) along with 20 rushing touchdowns during the 2024 season. While not projected as a top pick, he is anticipated to be a strong contender for selection, potentially even in the first round.

His final college game saw the Crimson Tide lose to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Milroe's performance in the game was subdued, completing 16 of 32 passes for 194 yards and rushing for only four yards. Over his 38-game career at Alabama, Milroe maintained a 64.3% completion rate, throwing for 6,016 yards, 45 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions. His rushing stats include 1,577 yards and 33 touchdowns.

Milroe is expected to join a quarterback draft class including Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, while the decisions of Quinn Ewers and Carson Beck remain to be seen.