Miller's Speed Boosts Draft Competition

0:00On April 28th, Patriots snag running back Jam Miller in the 7th round of the NFL draft and it's stirring up a real battle at the running back. Spot. With Ramandre Stevenson and Trevion Henderson locked in as the top two, that third running back job is wide open now. Antonio Gibson is out the door, and they're reportedly cutting Elijah Mitchell too. Terrell Jennings, who's been around for two seasons, might be the one paying the price for Miller's arrival. Chad Graff over at the athletic, sees Stevenson, Henderson and Miller filling out the backfield on the 53-man roster. He points out it's a straight-up competition, with Miller's blazing speed making him their early favorite despite some rough spots and past protection. And catching. Jennings saw action in seven games last year, rushing for 73 yards and a touchdown, but he stayed mostly behind the starters. Miller brings college heat from Alabama, 1,596 rushing yards and 13 scores over four seasons. That draft investment tips the scales toward Miller locking down the gig so Jennings could be heading elsewhere as camp heats up.

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