Jalen Milroe, Kaleb Johnson draw Year 2 preseason attention

The pair went nine picks apart in the 2025 third round

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 121 min read

👀 Jalen Milroe, SEA 👀 Kaleb Johnson, PIT 9 Second Year Players to Watch This Preseason⬇️ https://t.co/7knuY6KysQ Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF included Jalen Milroe and Kaleb Johnson among its second-year players to watch during the 2026 NFL preseason.

Why it matters: The preseason provides the next evaluation window for two players entering their second NFL campaigns. Their usage will offer an early indication of how their roles have developed since Year 1.

By the numbers: Johnson was selected 83rd overall in 2025, while Milroe went 92nd.

What to watch: Watch their snap counts, situational usage and place in the rotation as the preseason continues.

Sources

@PFF 2026-08-12T18:18:58.752241+00:00

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