Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Finishes Sixth in Heisman Voting
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe finished sixth in voting for the 2023 Heisman Trophy, ESPN announced on Friday night.
In 12 starts this season, Milroe had 3,186 total yards and 35 total touchdowns. After struggling in the early-season loss to Texas, Milroe led the Crimson Tide to a 12-1 record, including a 27-24 win over then-No. 1 Georgia in the SEC championship.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. are the finalists for the award given to college football's most outstanding player.
While he didn't get an invite to New York City for the ceremony, Milroe will get a shot to further prove himself in the College Football Playoff.
"Jalen’s done a fantastic job for us," Alabama head coach Nick Saban said. "His transition and improvement as a player has certainly been a huge factor in the success of our team. I don’t get the opportunity to watch all these other guys on a consistent basis, so it’s not fair for me to make a comparison, but from our team’s standpoint, he’s certainly a Heisman candidate in terms of what he’s done to help our team be successful."
2023 Heisman Trophy Nos. 5-10
- 5. Jordan Travis, QB (Florida State)
- 6. Jalen Milroe, QB (Alabama)
- 7. Ollie Gordon II, RB (Oklahoma State)
- 8. Cody Schrader, RB (Missouri)
- 9. Blake Corum, RB (Michigan)
- 10. J.J. McCarthy, QB (Michigan)
The 2023 Heisman Trophy will be given out on Saturday night at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN.
