It’s the third quarterback selected ahead of Shedeur Sanders. A two-year starter in a pair of completely different offensive systems for the Crimson Tide, Milroe (6’2/217) enters the league with one of the more imposing dual-threat skill-sets in some time. The question is if his passing will actually translate to the next level. Although both more experienced and prolific than Anthony Richardson at the NCAA level, Milroe faces Richardson-esque questions about his throws. Alabama coach and play-caller Kalen DeBoer acknowledged as much by keeping the governor on his quarterback through the air. Milroe attempted more than 27 passes only two times all year, and he produced just five more passing scores (16) than interceptions (11). Milroe was a dynamo on the ground, rushing for 726 yards, a number that of course includes the negative yardage from his 23 sacks due to antiquated NCAA record keeping. Milroe punched in a ridiculous 32 rushing scores in two years as starter. His main 2024 passing improvement came in the pressure department, as he cut his pressure-to-sack rate from an unseemly 29 to 16.8. He is confident down the field. He simply has to improve at the finer points of passing, something that is difficult to do at the highest level. A special athlete with a strong arm, Milroe has the physical tools. Whether they can be harnessed through the air is anybody’s guess. This is now a very full QB room for Seattle, but they’ll give him a chance to develop into a potential starter.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters afterwards that he anticipates Marte being ready for Friday’s series opener against the Rockies. The 31-year-old fantasy superstar, who homered twice before being replaced by top prospect Jordan Lawlar in the seventh inning, was lifted for precautionary reasons to avoid any potential hamstring issues, which cost him nearly a month earlier this season. It doesn’t sound like a serious concern, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status.

The deal is worth $24.9 million and is fully guaranteed. As is the case with all first-round picks, his contract includes a fifth-year option. The 49ers shed hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts this offseason and the bulk of those savings came on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive end was an obvious position of need and Williams was widely regarded as the best pass-rusher on the board when 49ers GM John Lynch was on the clock. Williams totaled five sacks in 2024 and left Georgia with 14 sacks across three seasons as a starter.

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker and pitching coach Rick Krantiz blamed recent inactivity while recovering from a hamstring strain for lower-than-anticipated fastball velocity during Wednesday afternoon’s five-inning simulated game. The 26-year-old fantasy ace was sitting in the 93-94 mph range over his final four innings after hitting 96 mph in the opening frame. He averaged 95.4 mph last month in his season debut against the Blue Jays. The club is expected to decide later this week whether Strider will require another minor league rehab start or be activated to start early next week against the Nationals. We’ll have updates on the developing situation as it unfolds.

It’s a fully guaranteed deal worth $17.2 million with a fifth-year team option. Minnesota taking Jackson with the 24th-overall pick came as a bit of a surprise on draft night, but the Vikings needed offensive line help and Jackson was considered worthy of a first-round pick by some draftniks. He was primarily a left guard at Ohio State but successfully kicked out to tackle for the bulk of his senior season. Jackson is likely fated for guard duties in Minnesota, but the positional versatility remains a plus.

Orji played primarily on special teams in New Orleans but was credited with two starts across 16 appearances. He totaled 30 combined tackles and a pair of TFLs. Orji will need to continue seeing work on special teams to make the Titans’ roster.

There was some belief that Edman and Hernández would make it back to the Dodgers’ lineup before the end of the week, but there’s simply zero incentive for the club to rush the pair of veterans back too quickly and risk a potential setback.