Jam Miller: Lions' Hidden Draft Gem

0:00On March 28th, Lions fans, after losing David Montgomery to free agency and grabbing Isaiah Pacheco as a quick fix, they're still a big gap for a long-term running back to team up with Jommier Gibbs. Enter Jam Miller, the 22-year-old Alabama back who's flying under the radar in round four to seven projections. He's got the tools, ran a blazing 4.42 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, stands five feet 10 inches and weighs 209 pounds. College tape shows solid production with 349 rushes for 1,596 yards at 4.6 yards per carry. Word on the street from draft scouts is his youth and speed make him a perfect complement to Gibbs, bringing that fresh legs and burst the Lions crave for a balanced attack. Diving into the medicals, his concern level sits at just one out of ten. Sure, his final year had a fractured collarbone that sidelined him for three games, a concussion with no missed time and a minor lower leg issue for one game.

1:04But earlier seasons, he played every game, no red flags popping up. Bottom line, Miller's clean history and upside-screen value picked for Detroit, keep an eye on him as the draft heats up, he could lock down that. Backfield for years, that wraps NFL News today, brought to you with AI. I m Cory with the story.