NFL rookies often study others at their position, absorbing valuable lessons for the next step in their career.
Seattle Seahawks draft pick Jalen Milroe recently faced questions about his football role models, and the quarterback’s response may turn heads across the league.
“Who’s one NFL QB he studies and tries to learn from? Brock Purdy,” Clayton Holloway of NFL Network wrote on X.
Fantastic interview with #Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe on The Insiders.
Who’s one NFL QB he studies and tries to learn from? Brock Purdy.
Catch the full interview tonight at 7P ET on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/TLyXYZmMmN
— Clayton Holloway (@HollowayNFLN) May 2, 2025
The Seahawks selected Milroe in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, betting on his potential despite mixed collegiate results.
His career at Alabama showcased both impressive arm strength and remarkable athleticism, though accuracy remained a persistent challenge.
That weakness sits atop his development priorities as he transitions to the NFL.
The reason behind Milroe’s admiration of Purdy may be the parallel he sees in their respective journeys.
Purdy, who was “Mr. Irrelevant” as the final selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, defied expectations by steering San Francisco to within striking distance of a Super Bowl victory.
His composure under duress and fluid pocket movement represent skills Milroe hopes to incorporate into his own game.
Purdy’s transformation from draft afterthought to playoff quarterback serves as inspiration for any young player seeking an opportunity.
His story demonstrates that success demands more than raw talent, as it also requires mental fortitude and unwavering determination.
As Milroe begins his NFL career, he gains another learning opportunity behind veteran quarterback Sam Darnold, whose career path also contains valuable lessons of resilience.
