Jamarion "Jam'' Miller

NFL Draft Profile: Jamarion "Jam" Miller

Position: Running Back | School: Alabama | Class: Senior

Height: 5’10” | Weight: 221 lbs | Archetype: 3-Down Back / Power Hybrid

College Career Summary

Jamarion Miller, known to fans as "Jam," concludes a steady and productive four-year career at Alabama. After serving as a reliable rotational back during his first three seasons—playing behind NFL-caliber talent like Jahmyr Gibbs and Jase McClellan—Miller stepped into a primary leadership role in 2025.

His senior season saw him take on the heaviest workload of his career, operating as the "bell-cow" for the Crimson Tide. Miller is characterized by his compact, muscular frame and a "north-south" running style that punishes defenders. He finished his career with over 1,600 rushing yards and a reputation as a high-character veteran who could contribute on special teams as effectively as he could in the backfield.

2025 Regular Season Stats

• Rushing: 130 Carries, 504 Yds, 3 TD (3.9 avg)

• Receiving: 18 Receptions, 108 Yds, 0 TD

• Career Totals: 349 Carries, 1,596 Rushing Yds, 13 Rushing TD

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rush/Yds/TD	Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	@ Georgia	16/46/0	3/19/0	B-	Gritty performance in a defensive battle; sealed the game with a catch.
2	vs Vanderbilt	22/136/1	1/8/0	A+	Season Peak. Career-high yardage; showed elite vision and power.
3	@ Missouri	20/85/0	4/25/0	B+	Workhorse volume; reliable chain-mover in a tight road win.
4	vs Tennessee	12/15/1	1/5/0	C+	Stifled by a fast front; salvaged the day with a goal-line score.
5	@ South Carolina	10/26/0	3/23/0	B	High impact in the pass game; displayed soft hands as an outlet.
7	vs LSU	8/13/0	3/16/0	C	Limited room to run; part of a stagnant offensive ground game.
8	vs Oklahoma	9/27/0	1/0/0	C-	Struggled to find a second gear against a disciplined defense.
9	vs Eastern Ill.	11/62/1	0/0/0	B+	Dominant efficiency; averaged 5.6 YPC in a blowout win.
10	@ Auburn	15/83/0	2/12/0	A-	The Grinder. Most productive Iron Bowl to date; injury cut game short.
Bowl	@ Oklahoma	7/11/0	0/0/0	D+	Season Low. Post-season rust or injury lingering; minimal impact.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Leadership: A senior leader and vocal captain; teammates cite him as a cultural cornerstone.

• Mental Toughness: Faced a drop in efficiency late in 2025 but never shied away from contact.

• Competitor: Elite "want-to"; plays special teams with the same intensity as offensive drives.

• Star Power: While not a flashy "home-run" hitter, his impact is felt in "must-have" 3rd-and-short situations.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 92/100

• Height/Weight: 5'10", 221 lbs. (Exceeds weight target; prototypical "ball of muscle").

• Stamina: High capacity for carries, though his burst noticeably dipped after his 15th touch in some games.

• Durability: Generally reliable; missed minimal time across four years in a physical conference.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 88/100

• Ball Security: High-end. Only 1 fumble in 130 attempts during his senior season.

• Vision: Solid; excels at finding "nooks and crannies" in traffic.

• Contact Balance: Elite. Runs with low pad level; exceptionally difficult to bring down with arm tackles.

• Catching: Very consistent. Proven ability to line up as a receiver in certain packages.

• Pass Block: Strength. His mass and footwork make him one of the better pass-protecting backs in the class.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 85/100

• Speed: Verified 10.71 100m speed in high school, but plays more at a "functional" NFL speed. Not a vertical burner.

• Agility: Above average; effective skip-cuts and jump-cuts in the hole.

• Acceleration: Good initial burst, but lacks the elite "third gear" to pull away from NFL-caliber secondaries.

• Break Tackle: Top-tier. Finishes runs with a physical "truck" stick.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Awareness: High processing speed; rarely makes a mistake in blitz pickup or route depth.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Pro-ready frame and physicality; elite pass-protection floor; high-character leadership; exceptional contact balance; zero-fumble reliability.

• Weaknesses: Lacks elite breakaway speed; "gears down" slightly when changing direction; per-carry efficiency dropped against top-tier competition in 2025.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Gap/Power scheme or as a high-end Committee/Third-Down Back in a West Coast system.

• NFL Comparison: Austin Ekeler (Power Version) / Cam Skattebo.

Scout's Final Word

"Jam Miller is the type of player every NFL coach wants in the building. He won't win a track meet, but he'll win the rep. Between his 221-lb frame, his willingness to block, and his soft hands, he is a ready-made 3-down contributor. He is a high-floor, reliable prospect who will carve out a long career as a consistent chain-mover. Projected: Round 3–4."