Jalen Milroe, Alabama’s dynamic quarterback, turned heads at Wednesday’s pro day in Tuscaloosa with a blistering 40-yard dash clocked between 4.5 and an eye-popping 4.37 seconds—a display of speed that solidified his dual-threat credentials. While his rocket arm was on full display, scouts noted lingering questions about his consistency on short-to-intermediate throws and touch passes navigating defensive layers.
Milroe, who holds a second-round grade from Field Level Media, amassed 45 touchdown passes and 33 rushing scores during his Crimson Tide career. After skipping the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, he opted to run at pro day using handheld timers, which often yield faster results than Indianapolis’ electronic system.
The event also spotlighted linebacker Jihaad Campbell, a potential first-round pick, who revealed he underwent surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder. Campbell and guard Tyler Booker, both projected as Day 1 talents, drew significant attention as top-30 visits loom.
With all 32 NFL teams in attendance, Milroe’s athleticism—long considered a strength—wasn’t in doubt. However, evaluators remain split on his pro readiness in a quarterback class headlined by Miami’s Cam Ward (a likely top pick) and projected first-rounders Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) and Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss). Milroe’s scripted throwing session, performed indoors with familiar receivers, drew mixed reactions, as some scouts prefer the combine’s standardized setting for comparisons.
Pittsburgh’s contingent, including GM Omar Khan and head coach Mike Tomlin, met with Milroe ahead of his workout. Their presence fuels speculation about the Steelers’ quarterback plans, as the team awaits clarity on Aaron Rodgers’ free agency decision. Whether Milroe emerges as a contingency option or a targeted prospect, his pro day showcased the explosive traits that could tempt a team seeking high-upside talent.
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