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Patriots Draft Alabama Running Back Jam Miller at No. 245

Analysts view the pick as a speed play for depth with immediate special-teams value.

Overview

  • New England selected running back Jam Miller with the 245th pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • At the NFL Combine, Miller ran a 4.42-second 40-yard dash and brought a track record of heavy special-teams work.
  • Miller is listed at 5-foot-10 and 209 pounds and produced 1,932 all-purpose yards and 15 touchdowns across four seasons at Alabama.
  • Pats Pulpit’s Matt St. Jean graded the pick a B and Pat Lane a C, with both expecting Miller to compete for a backup role.
  • Evaluations raised concerns about his vision and pass protection, noting that his size could limit early third-down usage.