Jalen Milroe has definitely converted his haters into supporters. It’s nothing new in college football, though, but what made the difference was how he implemented the paradigm shift. Those who have thrown shades on the Bama QB, questioning his ability after a sloppy Tennessee game, are seen nowhere lately. Coach DeBoer’s faith in Milroe, irrespective of numerous ups and downs, smoothly made solid sense. The high-flying Mercer game of the last week came off as a recurring assurance of the changed reality. The Bama captain is back with all his vigor. The potential NFL talks started to reappear consequently.

Showcasing unwavering faith in the Texas native, veteran ESPN analyst noted, ”I would, as of Thursday, November 21st, the time of this conversation, I do fully expect, based on what I have heard, Garrett NM to head back to LSU for one more year, Jalen Milroe, I do think, has a chance to come out that’s why I’m going to continue to hold my ground on Milroe as QB3 in this year’s class.”

Milroe took all the bumps for a hard-to-swallow mid-season slump. His poor (55.6 per cent) completion rate and the faulty on-field judgment were harshly called out by fans all across. Although the minute eyes for detail would have easily understood that the QB phenom was nothing more than a scapegoat of a lackluster Bama offense, Milroe has his share.

If Milroe’ kept the bombastic momentum he started the season with (964 yards, 10 touchdowns, one interception, and a 72.9 completion percentage), he would be in a position to claim a No.1 draft pick, but since some hiccups on the road, that sounds a far-fetched dream now.

Milroe, with his commendable mobility and extraordinary arm strength, lured a slew of NFL leagues, including the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rumors float in the air, foreseeing the Bama QB in the steers jacket around next year. Regardless of the legitimacy of the hype, Milroe’s addition will redefine the NFL underdog’s QB-scarce roster for sure.

Coming back to the present fiery form of Milroe, coach Kalen DeBoer has some deep closures.

Kalen DeBoer made a safe heaven for Milroe to bring out his best

October came as an eye-opening month for Captain Milroe. The Bama guy has been through hell and never complained. But the most important thing here is he took the U-turn. While analyzing what went right suddenly for Milroe, DeBoer noted he found the comfort factor inside the team.

A team that has been by his side through thick and thin becomes a family, and he gradually feels the non-judgmental environment, which was pivotal for his rebound. Milroe made out the spot he holds for the team and how much Alabama needs him to chisel out their best. It’s just these little things that did the wonder for arguably the most controversial quarterback of the season.

From triggering Mel Kiper to say he isn’t NFL-ready and needs one year more in the school to make Mike Greenberg root for a NO.3 NFL pick, the man transcends all the logic.