Jalen Milroe Says Seahawks 'Knew I Was the Best QB' in 2025 NFL Draft After Day 2 Pick

The Seattle Seahawks were apparently very high on Alabama star quarterback Jalen Milroe before they drafted him in the third round.

According to Milroe, Seattle "knew" that he "was the best quarterback in the draft."

“The Seahawks knew I was the best quarterback in the draft,” Milroe told reporters. “They emphasized that. And then also with them getting to know me, it’s the mentality. One-on-one at the facility and just talking ball as well. We just took it as an opportunity to get to know me, how I view ’s and Os, what drives me, all the process that comes with preparation. All those different things I was able to talk to everyone on the staff about that.”

Milroe reportedly surprised and impressed Seattle in his predraft interviews, admitting that there are several areas of his game he needs to improve.

"How much time do you have?" Milroe asked when the Seahawks asked what he could improve, per NFL insider EJ Snyder.

Though the Seahawks passed on Milroe a few times, he was just the fourth quarterback taken behind No. 1 pick Cam Ward, first-rounder Jaxson Dart and second-rounder Tyler Shough.

Seattle already has a starting quarterback in Sam Darnold, but Milroe should see the field plenty during his rookie year. He's arguably the most mobile quarterback in the draft, meaning the Seahawks can bring him in for designed runs and other specific packages.

He'll likely be the team's QB2 behind Darnold after Seattle traded Sam Howell to the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday.