Another quarterback not named Shedeur Sanders has been selected. The Seattle Seahawks used the No.92 overall pick in Round 3 acquired in the Geno Smith trade on Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe.
Milroe is an incredibly raw prospect who isn't a high-level passer, but the 22-year-old is a dynamic athlete who has a ton of upside at the next level.
Landing in Seattle is ideal for Milroe, as the Texas native won't have to start immediately and will have time to develop behind Sam Darnold, who signed a three-year deal with the Seahawks in free agency this offseason.
Selecting Milroe over Sanders is an intriguing decision by Seattle, and experts seem to be on board with the pick.
Seahawks draft grades for Jalen Milroe
Matt Verderame, Sports Illustrated: B
Verderame: "The Seahawks gained an intriguing Plan B in case it doesn’t work out with Sam Darnold. Milroe, the fourth quarterback taken in the draft, is a boom-or-bust prospect, but his upside draws comparisons to two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. For Milroe to justify the Jackson comparisons, he’s going to need to improve accuracy and touch on passes. He has a cannon for a right arm, but he occasionally puts too much power behind his passes. Milroe has also received comparisons to Anthony Richardson, but his accuracy was better and he gained valuable playing experience the past two seasons at Alabama."
Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic: B
Baumgardner: "Arguably the biggest wild card in the draft, Milroe had some first-round buzz at points throughout this offseason despite not being ready to take over the keys to a franchise quite yet. Milroe might need two years before he’s ready to start, but his speed, burst and rush ability in the open field could be something Seattle uses in its offense immediately next season. The son of a military family, Milroe’s football character has also been highly praised by those around him. A developmental pick, to be sure, but an interesting one for a team with some time to spend on one."
Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report: A
Sobleski: "Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald came from the Baltimore Ravens, where he saw Lamar Jackson every day. If Darnold doesn't work out for the Seahawks, they could instead build around Milroe’s athletic profile. Purely based on physical tools, Milroe arguably has the highest ceiling of any quarterback in this year's draft class. However, he also has the lowest floor. However, it quickly became evident at the Senior Bowl that Milroe isn't comfortable in a traditional offensive setup and needs to drastically improve his footwork to ever reach his ceiling as a passer. Luckily, he should have a chance to sit and learn behind Darnold in Seattle."
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today: A-
Middlehurst-Schwartz: "With the selection Seattle received from the Geno Smith trade, the Seahawks take a shot at shaping their own quarterback future. With a rifle arm and scintillating running ability, Milroe has a ceiling that's sky-high. It's unclear if he'll ever become refined enough as a passer to approach it, but this is the kind of gamble that a team without certainty behind center should be taking on Day 2."
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