The first wave of news coming off the Quinn Ewers commitment has hit for the Texas Longhorns. It had been widely rumored prior to Ewers’ decision to play for Texas that Jalen Milroe was being pursued by the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Nick Saban and company were hot on the trail for Milroe so it comes to no surprise for many. The quarterback room was becoming increasingly crowded for the future with Casey Thompson, Hudson Card, Ja’Quinden Jackson and Ewers. Milroe was likely to be the odd man out but now gets a new opportunity with Alabama. This would make the third recruit that Texas had its sights on that will play for Saban. The Longhorns already lost out on legacy players James and Tommy Brockermeyer.
First, I’ll like to give thanks to God for blessing me in all that I am and all that I do. I want to say thank you to Coach Herman and Coach Beck for recruiting me and giving me an opportunity to chase my dreams and further my academic and athletic career at the University of Texas. I want to also thank Coach Yurcich. I know I wasn’t initially your guy, but you continued to build a relationship with me. To the #trUTh21, you’re a special group, and you all are gonna be dangerous! Lastly, I’ll like to thank the University of Texas’ fans. You all have shown me tremendous support and love since I committed over a year ago. At this time, after taking a lot into consideration, much prayer and speaking with my parents, I have decided to decommit from UT and commit to another University thats shares my visions and aspirations. With that being said, I’ll be committing to the University of Alabama! My recruitment is 100% closed. Roll Tide!- Jalen Milroe on Twitter
— JMIL⚔️ (@JalenMilroe) August 18, 2020