Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe declares for NFL Draft

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe announced on Thursday that he is declaring for this year's NFL Draft.

In an announcement on social media, Milroe thanked "my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ," his family, teammates and "the entire Alabama family."

"Football has always been my passion, and since I was a kid, I dreamed of competing at the highest level. Through every win, every tough loss, and any criticism along the way, my love and dedication to this game has never wavered," Milroe wrote.