History of Jalen Milroe in Timeline

Jalen Milroe is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Alabama, where he won the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy. Milroe was drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, marking the start of his professional career.

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December 13, 2002: Jalen Milroe's Birth

On December 13, 2002, Jalen Oluwaseun Isaiah Milroe was born. He would later become an American football quarterback.

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2020: Senior Year at High School

In 2020, during his senior year, Jalen Milroe passed for 1,136 yards and 13 touchdowns at Tompkins High School.

2021: Backup Quarterback and Redshirted

In 2021, Jalen Milroe served as the backup to Bryce Young and was redshirted. He appeared in four games, completing three passes and rushing for 57 yards.

2022: First Career Start

In 2022, Jalen Milroe made his first career start against Texas A&M, throwing for three touchdowns in a 24-20 win, after taking over as quarterback in week four against Arkansas due to an injury to Bryce Young.

2022: Baptism

In 2022, Jalen Milroe was baptized as a Christian.

2023: SEC Championship MVP

During the 2023 regular season, Jalen Milroe led Alabama to a 12-1 record, including an SEC Championship. During the 2023 SEC Championship Game, he was named the game's MVP in a 27–24 victory over No. 1 Georgia.

2023: LANK Merch Launch

In 2023, Jalen Milroe and Terrion Arnold launched LANK (Let All Naysayers Know) merchandise.

2023: Named Starting Quarterback

In 2023, Jalen Milroe was named Alabama's starting quarterback and led the team to a 56-7 victory against Middle Tennessee in week one, combining for five touchdowns. Later in the season, he threw the game-winning touchdown pass in the Iron Bowl.

2024: Season Achievements and ReliaQuest Bowl

In 2024, Jalen Milroe had several outstanding performances, including totaling five touchdowns against Western Kentucky and a strong showing against Georgia. He was also named the recipient of the William V. Campbell Trophy. However, he had three turnovers in a loss to Michigan in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl.

2024: Won the William V. Campbell Trophy

In 2024, Jalen Milroe won the William V. Campbell Trophy while playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

2024: Rose Bowl Loss

In the 2024 Rose Bowl against no. 1 Michigan, Jalen Milroe threw for 116 yards and rushed for an additional 63 yards, but Michigan won 27–20 in overtime.