"I think the number one thing with Jalen Milroe is this guy adds an element to your offense that nobody else has in this draft," Saban said. "This guy is a tremendous athlete, I love the guy as a competitor. He can make all the throws. He's a very good deep ball thrower."

Milroe is not projected by many to go in the first round, meaning he could be on camera quite a bit on Thursday.

Jalen Milroe was, at one point, the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy and climbing up draft boards. After a subpar finish to the 2024 season, Milroe’s flaws were exposed, and his draft stock took a hit.