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Alabama's Jalen Milroe declares for NFL draft

Quarterback Jalen Milroe has declared for the NFL draft after two seasons as Alabama's starter.

Milroe, a redshirt junior, announced the news via an Instagram post Thursday. He thanked Nick Saban, Kalen DeBoer and his teammates, among others.

"To the entire Alabama family, thank you for embracing a kid from Texas and allowing me the honor of wearing the script 'A.' Representing this university has been one of the greatest honors of my life " Milroe wrote.

Milroe finished sixth in Heisman Trophy balloting a year ago and played an integral role in Alabama winning the SEC championship and getting to the College Football Playoff.