Milroe played four seasons with Alabama, working his way up to sixth in Heisman Trophy voting in 2023. The senior threw for 2844 yards in 2024 to accompany 20 rushing touchdowns. He was drafted in the third round of this year’s NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks.

Alabama football will need to replace some production in the pass rush this season. The team’s two leading sack leaders, linebacker Jihaad Campbell and Que Robinson are both off to the NFL.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer gave an update on the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback outlook at SEC media days.