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Jam Miller Could Have Inside Track to Patriots' Third Running Back Spot

New England Patriots seventh-round rookie running back Jam Miller has had a relatively quiet summer, but a piece of under-the-radar news from before the Patriots' first preseason game could have him positioned to seize the team's third running back spot behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. Third-year player Terrell Jennings, who by most accounts was the leading candidate to win the job, was placed on season-ending injured reserve before the Patriots' 13-13 tie with the Colts, and in starting the game and earning 55 hard yards on 14 carries, ESPN's Mike Reiss believes Miller may have shown enough to give him the inside track to the RB3 role. Second-year player Lan Larison, now the clearest competition for the job, gained only one yard on seven carries, but caught a team-leading six passes and also returned kicks, staying in the battle for what could be one of New England's final roster spots.

Aug 14, 2026 6:36 AM EST

Jam Miller Overcomes Late-Round Draft Stock in Preseason Opener

New England Patriots running back Jam Miller rushed for 55 yards on 14 carries during Thursday's preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts. He was unable to haul in his only target. Miller was a seventh-round pick in this year's NFL Draft, but the Alabama product was quickly thrust into the mix as New England's primary ball-carrier on Thursday. He led the team in touches and was relatively efficient with 3.9 yards per carry. That falls in line with his final collegiate season at Alabama in 2025, when he averaged 3.9 yards per carry with 504 total rushing yards, 109 receiving yards, and three touchdowns. There's very little fantasy upside for Miller behind TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson, but he still has a decent chance to make the Patriots' 53-man roster out of camp.

Aug 14, 2026 3:46 AM EST

Rookie Jam Miller Competing for a Backup Role in New England

New England Patriots rookie running back Jam Miller will be competing for a backup role behind TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson in 2026 after he was selected in the seventh round in April out of the University of Alabama, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. New England doesn't have a clear-cut RB3 on its roster like they did last summer with veteran Antonio Gibson. Lazar suggests it will be a four-man competition between Miller, Terrell Jennings, Lan Larison, and undrafted rookie Myles Montgomery for what will likely be one spot on the 53-man roster. Miller is a compact runner with good straight-line speed, and his experience as a core special-teamer early in his career at Alabama should help his cause. His best path to playing time as a rookie with the Patriots will be if Stevenson misses time due to an injury, so Miller can be avoided in redraft fantasy leagues in 2026. In dynasty/keeper formats, Miller is strictly a stash candidate in his first year if you have either Henderson or Stevenson rostered.

Jul 20, 2026 8:58 AM EST

Jam Miller Has Dynasty Stash Value

New England Patriots running back Jam Miller could be an interesting stash option for dynasty managers. The Patriots selected Miller in the seventh-round of this year's draft. He figures to compete for the No. 3 spot in the backfield with Terrell Jennings, Myles Montgomery, and Lan Larison. This past season, Miller rushed for 504 yards on 130 carries with three touchdowns in 11 games at Alabama. The 3.9 yards per carry isn't ideal, but the Patriots believe Miller has the potential to be a decent contributor. The Patriots often deploy three-man rotations in the backfield, which could give Miller some value right away, assuming he wins the job. At worst, Miller is someone worth stashing on the taxi squad in case an injury happens to Rhamondre Stevenson or TreVeyon Henderson.

Jun 18, 2026 5:47 PM EST

Patriots Select Jam Miller with 245th Pick

The New England Patriots have selected Alabama running back Jam Miller with the 245th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Miller averaged 4.6 yards per carry across his four seasons with the Crimson Tide, but he offers little in the passing game. He has NFL size and enough athleticism to handle change-of-pace duties behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, but his potential on special teams is what will help him stick with the team out of camp. While he is unlikely to make a fantasy impact in redraft leagues, Stevenson is 28 years old with a history of injuries, making Miller worthy of a post-rookie draft waiver wire stash in deeper dynasty leagues.

Apr 25, 2026 3:26 PM EST