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Will the Browns draft a new starting quarterback?
The Cleveland Browns will not have their starting quarterback Deshaun Watson available to begin the 2025 season, and just possibly not at all. So, they have to find a new starter.
At the Reese’s Senior Bowl, the QB class was deep with talent for all rounds. Every one of these guys wanted to do well and advance their draft stock by having a terrific week.
Jalen Milroe, whose full name is Jalen Oluwaseun Isaiah Milroe, of Alabama had 6,016 career passing yards with 426 completions on 663 attempts. He had 45 touchdowns against 20 picks. Known for gaining real estate with his legs, he ran 375 times for 1,577 yards and an incredible 33 scores.
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In his senior year, he won the William Campbell Trophy given to the to the American college football player with the best combination of academics, community service, and on-field performance. He was also voted Second Team All-SEC at the end of his 2023 season.
Before the Senior Bowl week, Milroe had a ranking at #68 which is a projection in the third round. He had some very rocky practices which may have hurt his draft stock.
The Browns pick #33 in Round 2, #67 and #94 in Round 3, and #103 in Round 4. Of course, Milroe has ties to Browns OC Tommy Rees who was Milroe’s OC for one season at Alabama.
At the Senior Bowl, Dawgs By Nature’s Barry Shuck was able to discuss a few things with Milroe during the practice week.
Q: You have a great opportunity this week at the Senior Bowl to show off your skills. What are you hoping from this week?
A: There is just so much that has been presented with me being here. I am able to compete with the best of the best and learn from NFL coaches.
Q: What do you feel like you need to improve upon?
A: I feel the introduction to the NFL system is first off. Getting comfortable in a new system whether it’s footwork or timing or it’s reads. Preparation is the best thing to be successful and I got to factor that into being in those positions. It’s an introduction of what’s ahead.
Q: How did you come to the decision to leave Alabama and declare for the draft?
A: Ultimately, it all came down to putting my best foot forward. In being in college I was able to get so much experience and exposure at being at the University of Alabama. The best thing was the experience I was able to get from the coaching staff. In my freshman year, I was around Coach O’Brien transitioning to Coach Rees and then Nick Sheridan. During all this time I was able to get reps as the backup to Bryce Young. From being 18 to now,...
