As Jalen Milroe wraps up what will likely be his final season at the collegiate level, the Alabama quarterback is getting high praise from NFL executives.

If Oklahoma was going to beat Alabama football, it had to stop Jalen Milroe. After the Crimson Tide quarterback torched LSU with his legs two weeks ago, the Sooners, who entered Saturday’s game just 1-5 in SEC play, thought they had a plan.

NORMAN, Okla. — Ryan Williams fell to his knees in disbelief. Jalen Milroe walked toward the sideline speechless. Kalen DeBoer gave an earful to an official. The aftermath of a play that didn’t decide the game against Oklahoma, but was a polarizing moment, was emblematic of the night for Alabama.