Fans were already side-eyeing Jalen Milroe for his lackluster season with Alabama, but when the QB flexed his tight end-like build in a pre-Senior Bowl training session, the internet lost its collective mind. Instead of hyping him up as a quarterback, folks went crazy suggesting he switch positions. Tight end, running back, receiver—just not QB. It’s brutal out here for the 6’2”, 225-pound baller.

Meanwhile, NFL scouts are watching closely, with the Browns and Steelers reportedly interested. The real question: will Milroe silence the critics at the Senior Bowl or fuel the fire for a position change?

Let’s keep it a buck—Milroe’s 2024 season wasn’t just bad; it was tragic. Sure, he threw for 16 touchdowns, but he also tossed 11 interceptions and fumbled nine times. And that week 13 meltdown against Oklahoma? Bro had 164 passing yards, no TDs, three picks, and barely scraped together 7 rushing yards on 15 attempts. Against a bare .500 Sooners squad!

Alabama’s 9-4 season wasn’t the dream, and it sure wasn’t the playoffs. Milroe’s ReliaQuest Bowl performance against Michigan wasn’t any better. A TD, a pick, and a 50% completion rate? That’s not what Bama fans signed up for. With a 67.5% completion rate that doesn’t translate to wins, the internet has unofficially labeled him ‘Built like a tank, throws like a toddler.’

Despite the heat, two NFL teams are intrigued. The Browns, with Tommy Rees as their new OC, might be pulling strings for Milroe. Rees coached Milroe at Alabama in 2023 and hasn’t stopped singing his praises since. “I have a lot of love for Jalen, a lot of respect. … that’s a great relationship there, but I’m not really going to expand on anybody in the draft right now,” Rees said. Love is cute, but Browns fans would rather have a QB who doesn’t need a miracle every snap.

Then there’s Pittsburgh. Scouts are reportedly calling Milroe a “first-round talent.” The Steelers insider, Andrew Fillipino, took it X: “There are Steelers scouts who ‘love’ Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe. Believe he’s a 1st round talent. And potential franchise quarterback. Mike Tomlin will see him next week at the Senior Bowl. Stay tuned.”

With Justin Fields and Russell Wilson already on their roster, Mike Tomlin’s interest in Milroe feels like a recipe for QB drama. The Steelers better think twice before diving headfirst into this chaos.

The fans on X cooked Jalen Milroe, begging for a position change

When ML Football posted Milroe’s clip with the caption, “TRENDING: #Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is JACKED and has the body of a tight end,” fans didn’t hold back.

The fans started with, “He could actually have a career as a running back.” This fan skipped the pleasantries and went straight for the jugular. Translation? ‘You’re built to bulldoze, not throw.’ With his size, Milroe as an RB isn’t a stretch—but as a QB? That’s a tough sell. After all, the man’s built like Derrick Henry, right?

Another fan called him out, “He plays QB like a tight end too.” Double homicide. Not only are they dragging his QB skills, but they’re also hinting at his wild, uncontrolled play style. Imagine handing him the ball and praying he doesn’t launch it into orbit or somewhere.

The next fan came up with a subtle jab, “May wanna move to TE.” Short and savage. It’s the internet equivalent of your coach saying, ‘Maybe QB ain’t your thing, kid.’ If Milroe can’t quiet the noise at the Senior Bowl, this might turn into his reality. Another X user came up with, “That Julian Edelman-like touchdown pass his second year as a TE gonna hit like crack.” This one brought the nostalgia, referencing Edelman’s trick TD pass from 2019.

Fans are already daydreaming about Milroe pulling off similar plays—just not as a QB. A Bama fan said, “That’s exactly what he needs to be: a TE.” No sugarcoating here. The fan just laid it out, as if Milroe’s career path was a foregone conclusion.

Last user bought some good ideas: “He should really consider playing TE/RB/WR and maybe some QB? In other words, the slash position! 😃” This fan is being generous with options, suggesting Milroe take a Kordell Stewart route. It’s almost sweet—except it’s really just a polite way of saying he’s not a franchise QB.

Here’s the deal: Milroe’s got one shot at the Senior Bowl to prove the haters wrong. The scouts already know he’s a freak athlete, but can he read defenses, thread the needle, and lead an offense? The Browns and Steelers might think so, but the internet jury has made its ruling. Will Milroe rise to the occasion, or is tight end life calling? Either way, the story’s not over—stay tuned for the next chapter in the Jalen Milroe Redemption Arc.