Seattle Seahawks faithful got their first look at rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe in Thursday night’s preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. Milroe, who starred for two seasons as Alabama‘s starting quarterback (2023-24), was selected with the No. 92 overall pick in the Third Round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Veteran quarterback Drew Lock got […]
Seattle Seahawks faithful got their first look at rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe in Thursday night’s preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. Milroe, who starred for two seasons as Alabama‘s starting quarterback (2023-24), was selected with the No. 92 overall pick in the Third Round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Veteran quarterback Drew Lock got the start and played the first half, but Milroe was given the second half to shine. He completed six of his 10 passes for 61 yards and no scores, while rushing for 38 yards on three attempts. ESPN’s Dan Graziano analyzed Milroe’s performance on Friday morning’s edition of “Get Up.”
“Very interesting because Jalen Milroe is obviously a project player that people thought very highly of coming into the [NFL] Draft,” Graziano said. “The Seahawks signed Sam Darnold. He is going to be their starting quarterback this year, but the Seahawks do not guarantee money in veteran contracts beyond year one.”
“The Seahawks’ commitment to Sam Darnold is exactly one-year long if you really look at the contract, so could he be their answer in the future? Yes. But if not, could Jalen Milroe be a guy that advances? They would like to see that and would like to find that out this season, this preseason and obviously there’s a lot to like about Jalen Milroe. Seahawks keeping all their options open for the future, even as they prepare for this season with Darnold as their starter.”
Harry Douglas laments Milroe’s decision making
In his two seasons as the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback, Milroe passed for 5,678 yards, 39 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. He also rushed for 1,257 yards and 32 touchdowns, as he led Alabama to a 21-6 record over the past two seasons.
“I love Klint Kubiak utilizing the athleticism of Jalen Milroe,” ‘Get Up’ co-host Harry Douglas said. “Getting him out on the edge in sprint-outs but also doing that zone read and allowing him to run down the sideline for an explosive play. The only critique I would have for him is when you’re in a two-minute situation and you’re trying to win a football game and it’s 3rd & 10, don’t take that sack. But you also don’t wanna put the football in harms way.”
Seattle got the ball back in a tie game with 1:12 remaining, but Milroe took a sack on 3rd & 10 to give the Raiders the ball back with 35 seconds remaining.
“Try everything in your capacity to try and buy more time and throw the football down field. Find someone to pick up the first down so your team can go down and kick the game-winning field goal and not give that opportunity to the Las Vegas Raiders.”
Milroe and the Seattle Seahawks will be back in preseason action Aug. 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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