Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Makes Decision on Whether to Declare for NFL 2024 Draft

After emerging as one of the top players in the country this season, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe confirmed on Thursday the anticipated next steps of his football career.

Milroe, a redshirt sophomore, shared his intention to forgo the 2024 NFL draft and return for his senior season during an appearance on the Next Round Live podcast. 

With Alabama’s College Football Playoff battle with Michigan looming, many Tide fans wondered whether the standout QB would remain in college or go pro. But, following Thursday’s announcement, the program and its fanbase now have, as co-host Lance Taylor put it, “an early Christmas gift” ahead of Christmas day.

Jalen Milroe confirms that he will, in fact, be returning for his senior year. @AlabamaFTBL @JalenMilroe pic.twitter.com/8lrm3uOh5O

— The Next Round (@NextRoundLive) December 14, 2023

A projected Heisman favorite in 2024, Milroe, who finished sixth in voting this season, turned in a very strong campaign in his first year as a starter.

Milroe recorded 2,718 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and six interceptions, along with 468 rushing yards and 12 TDs, while leading Alabama (12–1) to an SEC championship and its eighth CFP berth in 10 seasons.