Former NFL QB Highlights Joe Milton III's Strengths

A former NFL quarterback had some nice things to say about Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III ahead of the NFL Combine.
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Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III has money on the line this weekend. The one-year starter will showcase his talents at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana, in front of various NFL executives. While many quarterbacks at the top of the draft opted not to go through drills and testing, Milton will, and there's a chance he could stand out among a thinner group.

The NFL Combine creates the perfect setting for Milton, where scouts can fall in love with him. Milton drew a lot of attention during his high school career for performances in the same environment. He gets to show off his athleticism and strong arm with some of the best talent college football offers.

CBS Sports NFL analyst Brady Quinn explained why he thinks NFL scouts could talk themselves into Milton over the draft process. Quinn played four seasons in the NFL, starting 20 games and throwing 12 touchdowns. He was a first-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft after a decorated four-year career with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

"[NFL scouts will] look at it and say, 'We feel like we can work with this guy, we feel like we can mold this guy into something special,' and that’s really where I think Joe Milton can improve himself over everyone else because his arm strength alone will separate him from the rest of the quarterback class." - CBS Sports' Brady Quinn on Joe Milton III

Former Tennessee Volunteers QB Joe Milton III during the 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl. (Photo by Vasha Hunt of USA Today Sports)

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Evan Crowell
EVAN CROWELL

Evan Crowell is the lead publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Volunteer Country, serving as a beat reporter covering football, basketball, and recruiting. He previously worked as the lead publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Gamecocks Digest.