The Alabama Crimson Tide had a relatively rough first transition year in the wake of legendary head coach Nick Saban retiring. Quarterback Jalen Milroe had every opportunity to jump ship but decided to stay and help new boss Kalen DeBoer try and keep the program from falling into a competitive slump.

This season, the military boy has seen all the ups and downs as Week 13 proved to be a reality check for Jalen Milroe and Alabama. The post $2.5 Million Jalen Milroe Vows to Support Alabama Children & Heroes in Need With Latest Initiative appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer joined the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday afternoon and had some interesting things to say. One thing that stood out in particular was a comment that he made in regard to quarterback Jalen Milroe.

Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema dove deep on Monday with a three-round mock draft in which he predicted Milroe to land with the New York Jets as a potential replacement for 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers. There was a twist, though.

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While Alabama football hosted Auburn, Jalen Milroe reached an SEC record that hasn't been achieved since Johnny Manziel in 2012.

Oklahoma set the tone on Alabama's very first offensive snap as linebacker Danny Stutsman met Jalen Milroe at the line of scrimmage for a one-yard gain. Stutsman's strong tackle immediately energizes the Sooners defense as their captain got the better of Alabama's on the first snap.