Seahawks’ Jalen Milroe Praised for What He Said Immediately After Getting Drafted

The Seattle Seahawks signed quarterback Sam Darnold in NFL free agency to a three-year, $100.5 million contract.

However, that move did not stop them from bringing in Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe in the 2025 NFL draft.Milroe was selected by the Seahawks with the No.

92 overall pick in the third round of the draft.Looking ahead to the future, Milroe could be the guy after Darnold's three-year deal has run its course.

He will have time to develop from the sideline, which is exactly what he needs at this stage of his career.After being drafted, Milroe spoke out and made an awesome statement about his parents and what he's going to do with some of his NFL money.

He wants to pay them back for all the money they spent during his college career.I want to calculate all the miles, all the money my parents spent in college," he said.

"I'm going to give it back.Heartwarming: After getting drafted new Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe says that he will be PAYING BACK his parents for all the money they spent while he was in college:I want to calculate all the miles, all the money my parents spent in college.

I'm going to give it back.Seattle...

pic.twitter.com/vb0XJ8IsnW Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 29, 2025Fans are commenting on Milroe's statement and are showering him with praise for his mentality towards his parents.Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe on the red carpet before the 2025 NFL Draft.Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"Great son! Sacrifices, parents make for their kids.

Nice to see kids respecting their parents," one fan wrote.Another comment read, "What he said is enough.

Any parent who raises a young person like this is satisfied and asks for nothing more in return.""Bravo to this outstanding young man.

I hope he has a long and healthy pro career," a third fan commented.A fourth comment said, "Class act."During the 2024 college football season at Alabama, Milroe threw for 2,844 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, while completing 64.3% of his pass attempts.

On the ground, he carved up defenses to the tune of 726 yards and 20 scores.Seattle is excited to see what his future has in store and he's making some heartwarming moves before he gets started.Related: Steelers Insider Reveals More Details About Shedeur Sanders.

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