Jalen Milroe's Pro Day highlighted elite trait that will have Seahawks fans drooling

There aren't many players in the entire 2025 NFL Draft with a higher potential ceiling than new Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe. Yes, there's a lot of work to do, but if the coaching and the scheme can unlock the raw abilities that Milroe has, you're looking at a dual-threat quarterback with elite upside.

At his Alabama Pro Day a couple months ago, Milroe showcased one of the traits that gives him the sky high ceiling that he possesses -- unbelievable speed. At 6-foot-2 217 lbs, Milroe clocked a 4.37 40-yard dash. That's bananas.

Jalen's got speed. @JalenMilroe | @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/P10KaKk8V1
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 29, 2025

We're talking about a quarterback with Cam Newton-level of athleticism at the quarterback position. However, as we know, that doesn't mean everything.

Two years ago, the Indianapolis Colts drafted a similarly-athletic quarterback fourth overall in Anthony Richardson out of Florida. The Gator had limited starting experience, serving as a starter for one year. Milroe enters the league with two years of SEC starting experience, had a higher completion percentage, and the Seahawks got him in the third round as opposed to using a top-5 draft pick on the player.

Milroe put his legs to good use over his last two seasons in Tuscaloosa as their full time starter, rushing for 1,257 yards and a staggering 32 touchdowns on the ground over 26 games. That rushing upside is eye-popping.

With Sam Darnold primed to start, Milroe won't be thrown to the wolves right away. With the insane athleticism and rocket launcher of an arm that he posesses, though, there's a potentially very bright future ahead for the Seahawks quarterback. It's all going to come down to development.

Mar 19, 2025; Tuscaloosa AL, USA; Quarterback Jalen Milroe. | Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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