How far will Jalen Milroe climb? Top 5 draft destinations for the Alabama QB
After wowing NFL scouts at his pro day with his powerful arm, speed and athleticism, Jalen Milroe is moving up the draft boards. Indicating he could possibly sneak into the first round, the Alabama quarterback recently accepted an invitation from the league to attend the draft.
FOX Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang ranks Milroe No. 55 in his top 101 draft prospects and places him at the top of his boom or bust candidates, calling him the captain of this year's "all-potential team." According to reporting by FOX Sports Insider Jordan Schultz, Milroe has impressed in private workouts with the Browns and Saints. He also met with representatives of the Steelers and Jets before his pro day and, according to Schultz, has meetings scheduled with the Giants, Rams and Seahawks.
With the draft two weeks away, here are the five teams that make the most sense for Milroe.
5. New York Jets
Day 1-2 selections: 7, 42, 73
New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn already has an athletic quarterback set to take over as the team's starter in Justin Fields. New York also has one of the league's best backups in Tyrod Taylor, along with another athletic player in the QB room in former UFL MVP Adrian Martinez. However, after the Jets moved on from Aaron Rodgers, Milroe would provide a long-term developmental prospect with upside for a defensive-minded coach who will emphasize the running game and taking care of the football. Jets quarterbacks coach Charles London worked out Milroe at the NFL Scouting Combine.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
Day 1-2 selections: 21, 83
The Steelers have not solved their quarterback issue since Ben Roethlisberger retired three years ago, and signing Rodgers would be a temporary band-aid. Pittsburgh did bring back Mason Rudolph,


