Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe posted a 40 time in the 4.5-second range at the Crimson Tide pro day in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday morning.
NFL Network reported some in attendance clocked Milroe as fast as 4.37 seconds on his first of two 40-yard dash attempts.
Milroe flashed a cannon for a throwing arm, another known commodity, but his accuracy and ability to dial in on shorter throws and float the ball between the second and third level remain concerns for NFL evaluators.
He has a second-round grade from Field Level Media. He had 33 TD runs and threw 45 touchdown passes for the Crimson Tide.
Milroe opted to work out with quarterbacks in position drills in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine but did not run the 40. He was clocked Wednesday using handheld timing devices rather than the digital timing system in place at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Perhaps the most significant development on campus was the revelation that projected first-round linebacker Jihaad Campbell, wearing a heavy brace and stabilizing support device to elevate his left arm, had shoulder surgery to repair what he described as a “slight tear” in his labrum. Campbell and offensive guard Tyler Booker are viewed as probable first-rounders in April.
With scouts from all 32 teams in attendance, Milroe’s speed — long known to be an asset — was not a concern for teams evaluating a QB class featuring purported No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward (Miami) and projected first-rounders Shedeur Sanders (Alabama) and Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss).
Milroe ran indoors at the Alabama practice facility before conducting his throwing session. NFL evaluators differ on the value of the heavily scripted and often overly practiced routine with familiar receivers because it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison of those who participate at the combine.
Milroe reportedly met with Steelers general manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin before the workout. They were front and center observing the workout as reports percolate about whether Pittsburgh is awaiting a decision from free agent Aaron Rodgers about joining the team.
–Field Level Media
Comments