Jalen Milroe — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Milroe went 20-6 across 26 starts over his final two seasons at Alabama, giving Seattle a run-pass threat to get excited about. His rushing production alone stands out (375 carries for 1,577 yards and 33 touchdowns at 4.2 per carry). Through the air, he completed 65.3% of his passes (392 of 603) for 5,678 yards, averaging 9.4 yards per attempt with 39 touchdowns and 17 interceptions over that span.

His signature moments as a passer came in three 300-yard outings (321/1, 374/2, and 310/1), while his legs produced five dominant rushing performances (20/155/4, 18/107, 16/117/2, 12/185/4, and 17/104/3) — the last three arriving in 2024. That said, his 2024 passing numbers in the SEC (five touchdowns and 10 interceptions) raised legitimate concerns about his readiness, suggesting Milroe needs more seasoning before he's trusted to carry an offense.

The path to NFL success for Milroe runs through his mental processing. The game needs to slow down for him — he must develop sharper vision, better poise under pressure, and cleaner decision-making before Milroe can be relied upon as a starter. His mechanics also need refinement, particularly when throwing to his left. He won't thrive in situations that demand a quick release or force him into a pure passing role.

Where he excels on the ground, Milroe has clocked a sub-4.5 — with some reports touching 4.40 — and he runs with patience, vision, and elusiveness that allow him to generate big plays even when defenses know he's a threat to take off. His skill set as a runner is legitimately translatable to the NFL level.

Milroe’s deep ball showed promise in college, but extended windows and talented pass catchers around him aided that success. At the next level, he'll need to learn to work through progressions, take checkdowns, and move the chains on methodical drives. Red zone passing in particular (an area that demands precision, timing, and quick reads) is where his limitations are most exposed, and it's arguably the hardest thing to develop at the NFL level.