The Raiders will be one of the most intriguing teams to follow in their pursuit of a quarterback. Will they address this issue through free agency, the draft, or both?
Alabama’s Jalen Milroe is one of the most polarizing quarterback prospects in the draft class. He has exciting physical tools, but there were rough moments on tape consistently this year.
The Draft Network’s Keith Sanchez believes Milroe is a fit for the Silver and Black. So much so, in fact, that he mocked Milroe to the Raiders at No. 6 overall.
On Milroe to the Raiders in the first round, Sanchez writes:
This would be a draft-day shock. Milroe’s physical upside is probably not worth taking a swing at so early in the draft.
Taking him as a project in the second or third round would make more sense, not at No. 6 overall.
However, Milroe does have a rocket arm and excellent mobility. He threw and ran for 36 touchdowns in 2024.
As Sanchez suggested, Tom Brady and Pete Carroll could help develop Milroe’s skills. He could sit behind Aidan O’Connell for a year and learn the game in a low-stakes situation.
The Raiders will evaluate many prospects at the Combine this week. If they feel Milroe is the right fit, they should have a concrete plan for him.