Patriots selected Alabama RB Jam Miller with the No. 245 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

25 April 2026

Miller (5’10”/209) spent his entire four-year career with the Crimson Tide but didn’t step into a starting role until 2024. His first season as a starter proved to be his best, as Miller rushed for career-highs in attempts (146), rushing yards (676), and touchdowns (seven), while adding another 16-155-1 through the air. Miller saw those numbers drop in 2025, as his rushing line (130-504-3) left much to be desired. His 3.9 YPC ranked dead last among SEC running backs in 2025 (min. 100 carries), while his 2.45 yards after contact ranked 20th of 21 backs, per TruMedia. Miller doesn’t break tackles at a high rate and doesn’t create much on the ground after contact. He’s far from the high-end RB talent we’re accustomed to seeing come out of Alabama, and struggles both as a pass-blocker and a run-blocker, which will likely limit him to an early-down role if he ever sees the field. His best case for sticking on a roster will come on special teams. Miller appeared on 195 special teams snaps in 2023, per PFF, playing on both coverage and return units.