Eric Williams
NFL Reporter
3. New York Giants
Day 1-2 selections: 3, 34, 65, 99
The Russell Wilson signing gives the Giants an answer for the quarterback position — for now. But drafting Milroe would add a developmental prospect with the physical tools to develop into a long-term answer for New York. Head coach Brian Daboll served as Alabama’s offensive coordinator in 2017 and will have good intel on Milroe. After Bama, Daboll went to the Buffalo Bills as OC and coached Josh Allen, and though Milroe may not be Allen, he is a physical runner and dynamic thrower the Giants could build an offense around. And with veterans Wilson and Jameis Winston now in New York’s quarterback room, Milroe can learn from experienced QBs and would not be forced to play before he’s ready.
2. New Orleans Saints
Day 1-2 selections: 9, 40, 71, 93
As Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator, new Saints head coach Kellen Moore won a Super Bowl last year with Jalen Hurts, so why not select a quarterback with a similar skill set to anchor his offense in New Orleans? Derek Carr is slated as the starter for the Saints, but he’s 34 and struggled to stay on the field due to injuries last season. Milroe could serve as a developmental prospect behind Carr, who has one year left on his contract. And Moore could develop a package of plays to get the dynamic Milroe on the field during his rookie season. The Saints also have four ex-quarterbacks on their staff to assist in Milroe’s development: offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier, quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien, senior offensive assistant Scott Linehan and Moore.
1. Cleveland Browns
Day 1-2 selections: 2, 33, 67, 94
Some mocks have the Browns taking QB Shedeur Sanders with the No. 2 overall pick, but they seem to be leaning toward his Colorado teammate, CB/WR Travis Hunter. Currently, Kenny Pickett is the only healthy quarterback on the roster, so Cleveland has to bring in competition and depth. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has a track record of getting quarterbacks to perform to their potential, and drafting Milroe would reunite him with former Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, now the Browns’ OC.
With the sun setting on Deshaun Watson’s time in Cleveland and Myles Garrett re-signing for big money, the Browns need an answer at quarterback to compete in the AFC North, which features superstars Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow. Milroe would give the Browns a signal-caller who could at least match up physically with the top QBs in the division.
Eric D. Williams has reported on the NFL for more than a decade, covering the Los Angeles Rams for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune. Follow him on X at @eric_d_williams.
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