"There's an open competition here for the Patriots' No. 3 job behind Stevenson and Henderson. Miller has the straight-line speed that makes him enticing (and potentially the favorite) for the role. But he has struggled in pass protection and as a receiver, two of the top qualities that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels values in a third-down back."
"He has the capacity to become exactly what the Patriots need, and he's going to the perfect team to develop into that player, from the coaching staff to the other running backs he will work with; he is in the right place to thrive in the league."
The Patriots' 2026 draft class included a surprising late-round selection of running back Jam Miller, despite having drafted TreVeyon Henderson the previous year. Concerns about Rhamondre Stevenson's longevity with the team prompted this choice. Miller, a seventh-round pick from Alabama, is projected to compete for the RB3 spot against Terrell Jennings. While he possesses straight-line speed, he needs to improve in pass protection and receiving. The coaching staff and team environment may help him develop into a valuable player.
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