ESPN draft guru compares NFL draft prospect Jalen Milroe to 2-time NFL MVP

NFL draft comparisons are starting to pour in, and one expert on the subject has a very bad proposition for Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper talks about Milroe in his latest message First Draft podcast, he said he saw Here’s a little glimpse of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, as he watches the Crimson Tide’s dual-threat passer.

Kiper stated that he reminded him of Jackson and said, “Milroe glides while running. It’s deceiving.” “I watched Lamar float by and almost taunt you. You think you’re going to get it, but you don’t.”

Kiper later talked about how watching Milroe play was like watching old tape of Jackson at Louisville. He also highly praised Milroe’s character.

“So, again, that glide, that deceptive ability, and how strong he is, how powerful he is… and what a great kid he is. I mean, he’s a Hall of Fame kid. He’s an All-American. He’s everything you want.” “

– Mel Kiper-ESPN

Milroe has a chance to significantly increase his 2025 NFL draft stock on Saturday. The Crimson Tide hosts the powerful Georgia Bulldogs, who have a very good defense that allows only six points per game. He will also play on the same field. Our NFL draft friend is hopefulCarson Beck.

In such a big rivalry game, Milroe has a chance to prove that he should be considered one of the best passers in the 2025 NFL Draft. There is also a chance to prove worth considering in the first roundThis is something that is not a given right now.

ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky recently emphasized this point On “Get Up,” “Jalen Milroe has a chance to put himself firmly in the first-round conversation of next year’s NFL Draft with one play.”

So far this season, Milroe has thrown for 590 yards and eight touchdowns (with zero interceptions), rushing for 156 yards and six touchdowns.