Alabama QB Jalen Milroe named a finalist for Earl Campbell Award

He earned his bachelor’s degree and a ride in a helicopter for his 21st birthday.

Jalen Milroe has had a remarkable season as a first-year starting quarterback for the University of Alabama.

It was not always pretty, but his mentality to let all naysayers know (LANK) propelled him to push the Crimson Tide to a Southeastern Conference Championship and the College Football Playoff. Milroe, a native of Katy, Texas, has 35 total touchdowns and 3,186 total yards. He won Most Valuable Player of the SEC Championship Game, MVP honors from the team at Alabama’s awards banquet, and permanent team captain honors. Milroe finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy race, and now he’s a finalist for another top offensive player award. The 6-foot-2, 220-pounder is in the running for the Earl Campbell-Tyler Rose Award.

The Earl Campbell honor goes to the top offensive player from the state of Texas.