The NFL Draft green room is like the ninth inning of a World Series game—tense, unpredictable, and ripe for legacy-defining moments. Remember Will Levis’ agonizing wait in 2023? Or Aaron Rodgers’ 2005 slide to No. 24? Now, Jalen Milroe is stepping into that spotlight, armed with a grin and a message for skeptics. The Alabama quarterback isn’t sweating the drama. Instead, he’s treating the pre-draft circus like a seventh-inning stretch—calm, collected, and ready to swing for the fences.

On April 15, Milroe confirmed he’ll attend the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, shrugging off concerns about a potential first-round snub. “I’m not really necessarily concerned about that. I know that it’s all about hearing my name called,” he told Jim Rome. “And seeing the smiling faces in my family members, because they know how hard their son has worked.” His confidence mirrors a linebacker staring down a rookie QB—unflinching. Analysts debate his stock, but Milroe’s focus stays simple.

“You still got [to] earn the trust of the coding staff. You still got good relationship with the guys in the locker room, so despite anywhere you place on the draft border, doesn’t matter,” Milroe said.  For a guy with 32 rushing touchdowns in two seasons, that grind is second nature. Besides, his mantra is clear.

Earn the trust, build relationships, and work. Moreover, Jalen Milroe isn’t just a quarterback—he’s a highlight reel. At Alabama, he racked up 5,678 passing yards and 1,257 rushing yards, scoring 71 total touchdowns. His 4.37 speed? Think Bo Jackson meets Randall Cunningham. But it’s his arm that’s turning heads.

Milroe led all FBS QBs with a 95.8 PFF grade on throws over 40 yards. “Everybody wishes they had my superpower,” he quipped on Good Morning Football. Critics call him raw. Supporters see Lamar Jackson 2.0. Either way, his ceiling is sky-high. Meanwhile, ESPN’s Mel Kiper slots him as a Giants’ second-round steal.

Todd McShay mocks a trade-up gamble. “It takes only one. And mock drafts aren’t about my rankings; they’re about the intel,” McShay warned, referencing Milroe’s green-room invite as a league safeguard against another Levis-esque saga. Meanwhile, Milroe’s draft visits—Giants, Steelers, Browns—hint at suitors eyeing his upside. The Giants, holding the No. 34 pick, loom large. Why?

Jalen Milroe’s Giants gambit: A match made in MetLife?

Milroe’s got a request: “I’d love to team up with him [Malik Nabers].” Picture this: Milroe slinging bombs to Nabers, last year’s sixth-overall pick. “He definitely a unique player; he could play for sure,” Milroe said of his SEC rival-turned-potential teammate on ESPN. The Giants, armed with a $7.3B valuation and a QB room of veterans, could gamble on Milroe’s dual-threat flair. GM Joe Schoen’s playbook? Draft Abdul Carter at No. 3, then trade up for Milroe. Risky?

Sure. But as McShay noted, “Mock drafts aren’t about my rankings—they’re about the intel.” New York isn’t alone. The Steelers, smitten with Milroe’s pro day, hosted him for a chill chat with Mike Tomlin. The Browns and Saints have also circled, dazzled by his workouts. However, the Giants’ allure is unique. Brian Daboll, who coached Josh Allen in Buffalo, could mold Milroe similarly. Besides, he’s got traits you can’t teach. Pair that with Nabers’ route-running? Defenses, meet your nightmare.

Jalen Milroe walks into Green Bay with a swagger forged in SEC trenches and polished under Nick Saban’s glare. He’s a project, a puzzle, a potential superstar. Whether he’s throwing spirals in East Rutherford or learning behind Russell Wilson, his mantra remains: No regrets. As Teddy Roosevelt once said, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” Milroe’s stepping in—ready to brawl.

So, NFL GMs, here’s the question: Do you bet on the arm, the legs, or the man tying them together?