Joe Milton facts for kids
Milton in 2024
|
|||||||||||||||||
| No. 10 – Dallas Cowboys | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||||
| Born: | March 6, 2000 Pahokee, Florida, U.S. |
||||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 246 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||||||
| High school: | Olympia (Orlando, Florida) | ||||||||||||||||
| College: | Michigan (2018–2020) Tennessee (2021–2023) |
||||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2024 / Round: 6 / Pick: 193 | ||||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||
Joe Milton, born on March 6, 2000, is a talented American football player. He plays as a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the pros, Joe played college football for both the Michigan Wolverines and the Tennessee Volunteers. The New England Patriots picked him in the 2024 NFL draft.
Contents
Early Life and High School Football
Joe Milton grew up in Orlando, Florida. He went to Olympia High School there. After high school, he decided to play college football at the University of Michigan.
College Football Journey
Playing for Michigan
When Joe first joined the Michigan Wolverines in 2018, he was a backup quarterback. For his first two years (2018 and 2019), he played in eight games. He completed 6 of 11 passes for 117 yards and scored one passing touchdown. He also ran for two touchdowns.
In 2020, Joe competed to become Michigan's main starting quarterback. The season was shorter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Joe started the first three games. As the season went on, he shared playing time with another quarterback, Cade McNamara. That year, Joe passed for 1,077 yards and four touchdowns. He also ran for 109 yards and one touchdown.
Transferring to Tennessee
Joe Milton then transferred to the University of Tennessee. He was named the starting quarterback for the 2021 season. In the second game, he got injured. Another quarterback, Hendon Hooker, took his place. Joe played in six more games that season as a backup.
In 2022, Hendon Hooker was the main starter for Tennessee. Joe played as a backup for most of the season. He had some good games, passing for over 100 yards and scoring touchdowns. Later that season, Hooker got injured. This made Joe the starting quarterback for the rest of the year.
Joe started against Vanderbilt and helped Tennessee win 56–0. He passed for 147 yards and one touchdown. Tennessee then played in the Orange Bowl against Clemson. Joe played great, passing for 251 yards and three touchdowns. Tennessee won 31–14, and Joe was named the game's Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Leading the Volunteers in 2023
Joe began the 2023 season as Tennessee's starting quarterback. He threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more in a big win over Virginia. In another game, he had an amazing 81-yard rushing touchdown. This was the longest run by a quarterback in Tennessee's history.
Joe led the team to wins over South Carolina and Texas A&M. He passed for 271 yards and two touchdowns in a game against Alabama. He finished his final season with the Volunteers with an 8–4 record. He decided not to play in the team's bowl game.
College Statistics Overview
Joe Milton played a total of 43 college games. He started 21 of those games. He completed 329 passes for 4,303 yards and 37 touchdowns. He also rushed for 620 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Professional Football Career
Joining the New England Patriots
The New England Patriots picked Joe Milton in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft. He was the 193rd player chosen overall. The Patriots got this draft pick by trading quarterback Mac Jones. Joe signed his first professional contract with the Patriots on May 10, 2024. He started the 2024 season as the third-string quarterback.
On January 5, 2025, Joe made his first NFL appearance. He played in the final game of the season against the Buffalo Bills. Joe completed 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards. He scored two touchdowns, helping the Patriots win 23–16.
Moving to the Dallas Cowboys
On April 3, 2025, the Patriots traded Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys also received a 2025 seventh-round draft pick in the trade. In return, the Patriots received a 2025 fifth-round pick.
Personal Life
Joe Milton has a famous cousin, Anquan Boldin. Anquan played in the NFL from 2003 to 2016. He won a Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens.
