News: 6 days agoMiller has been taking kickoff-return reps during training camp, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Spin: As camp progresses, Miller, who the Patriots took in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, continues to compete for slotting in the team's backfield behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. While Lazar notes that Lan Larison has been getting the first crack at reps behind the top duo thus far, Miller could still push for the No. 3 RB role down the road, with his ability in the return game boosting his chances of securing a roster spot ahead of Week 1. Also in the mix for depth roles in New England's backfield are are Terrell Jennings and Myles Montgomery.
ESPN Fantasy Projection: Miller was selected by the Patriots in the seventh round of April's draft. Miller has decent size, but he has struggled with effectiveness, posting a 4.57 YPC (worst in this rookie class) during his collegiate career (including an ugly 3.88 in 2025). Poor tackle breaking and YAC numbers give him perhaps the worst efficiency profile in this RB class, and he hasn't shown much in the passing game (career 40-336-2 line). He ran a solid 4.42 40-yard dash at the combine but posted the worst marks in this RB class in the vertical and broad jump. He'll be buried on the New England depth chart if he makes the team.