Legacy team comes up as Jalen Milroe's possible NFL home amid Alabama's recent struggles

Jalen Milroe has had a bumpy season under center for the Alabama Crimson Tide. The former four-star prospect in the 2021 recruiting class has thrown for 1,722 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions, the latter of which matches his season total from last year.

He has completed 68.4% of his passes while adding 330 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 91 carries. All six of his interceptions have come in conference matchups over the past four weeks.

Despite his recent struggles, Rob Rang projected Milroe to be the second quarterback getting picked in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

In his latest mock draft, FOX Sports' NFL Draft analyst had the Pittsburgh Steelers select the Crimson Tide QB 16th overall, writing:

"With his dual-threat abilities, Justin Fields has helped the Steelers start the season 4-2, but with Mike Tomlin considering a switch to Russell Wilson, clearly he doesn't see the former as an obvious long-term solution at quarterback — at least not yet."

Rang continued:

"Regardless of which veteran ultimately pilots Pittsburgh for the rest of this season, the Steelers might pounce should a dynamic talent like Milroe fall into their lap. Milroe has made strides this season and boasts the upside to perhaps contend for QB1 honors in 2025." [h/t FOX Sports]

While the Steelers have gotten off to a 5-2 start to the season, it has mostly been on the heels of a defense that allowed just 14.4 points per game, the second-fewest in the NFL.

Playing with such an elite defensive unit and a head coach in Mike Tomlin that has never had a losing season would likely provide Jalen Milroe with an easier transition to the professional level.

Is Jalen Milroe still in the Heisman Trophy picture?

Jalen Milroe was among the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy after finishing sixth in voting last season. He has seen his odds of winning college football's most prestigious award take a significant hit in recent weeks.

Jalen Milroe - Source: Imagn

Milroe currently has +4000 odds to become the fifth Crimson Tide player to win the Heisman Trophy. While those odds are the ninth-best in the country, there is still plenty of football to be played.

If he is able to string together a stretch of good games to close the season, he could quick jump right back into the conversation to be among the four players invited to the ceremony in New York City.