Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe reveals his top priority heading into the 2025 NFL season

Jalen Milroe emerged as one of college football’s breakout stars last season, a performance that earned him the right to declare for the most recent Draft. Fate has now taken his talents to the NFC West, where he joins the Seattle Seahawks. There, he’ll be expected to refine key aspects of his game as he prepares for the upcoming NFL season.

One of the defining traits of the former Alabama quarterback’s game was his athleticism — a quality that even drew comparisons to elite playmakers like Lamar Jackson. However, Milroe himself has acknowledged the need to develop other aspects of his skill set, particularly his ability as a passer, in order to reach the next level.

In a recent conversation with the media, the former Bama QB reflected on his mindset heading into this new chapter. Milroe emphasized the importance of giving everything he’s got in order to rise to the occasion and prove he belongs at the next level.

“The biggest thing is everything works from the ground up at the quarterback position,” Milroe said, via Seattle Sports. “It’s understanding the lower-half mechanics of how I operate. Every quarterback is different, and so . . . it’s understanding how to distribute my body when it comes to the lower-half mechanics.

Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on before the game against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2024.

“That’s been a focus for us. It’s all about being an efficient passer. And so the more you work, the more you understand your body, you’re going to be more of an efficient passer. So that’s something that we continue to work on.”

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A quarterback room built to compete

Geno Smith’s departure to the Raiders left a major void at a key position for Mike Macdonald’s squad. Fortunately for Seattle, that vacancy was quickly addressed with the signing of Sam Darnold, fresh off a successful campaign in the NFC North with the Minnesota Vikings.

The most recent NFL Draft was a savvy one for Seattle, who, among other notable picks, made sure to secure the talent of Jalen Milroe with the 92nd overall pick in the third round.

Last but not least, the Seahawks secured the services of Drew Lock, who joined the team as a backup option after coming over from the New York Giants. With this move, the head coach can rest easy knowing one of the most important positions on the roster is well-covered heading into the upcoming season.