In light of his declaration, what is Joe Milton III’s draft stock?
Quarterback Joe Milton III, who transferred from the University of Michigan, resumed his career in Knoxville, Tennessee. Although Milton’s time with the Vols was likewise erratic, he appeared to be a starting quarterback and a draftable NFL prospect, something you couldn’t say a few years ago. Milton never found a consistent rhythm with the Wolverines.
On Wednesday afternoon, Milton announced his decision to enter the NFL Draft and to give rookie quarterback Nico Iamaleava the starting job instead of him in the Tennessee Volunteers, It’s crucial to remember that Milton is with the team and will be there for the entire week, including when the team plays on New Year’s Day. Now that Milton’s college career is ended, many are curious about his draft stock.
Milton’s grade is comparable in the most recent rankings of the top 2024 quarterbacks released by two reputable ESPN draft pundits.Mel Kiper Jr. ranks Milton as the class’s No. 10 quarterback, while Jordan Reid ranks him No. 11. He is ranked third on both lists by South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, who are both predictable to anyone who has seen football throughout the conference this season.
Milton appears to be a day three pick, and there are rumors that he might be an undrafted free agent. Milton has his work cut out for him between now and the NFL Draft in April, but there are a lot of events leading up to that. A few league executives have stated, in confidence, that Milton must keep resolving his inconsistent play in order to demonstrate more peaks than dips.