Jam Miller sends his NFL Draft stock soaring after blazing 40-yard dash time

Alabama RB Jam Miller came to Indianapolis with a lot to prove at the NFL Combine. After a frustrating, injury-plagued senior season, Miller didn't have much NFL buzz entering the week, with most projecting him to be a late-day three pick or even an undrafted free agent come April.

But now healthy, Miller opened some eyes on Saturday with a blazing fast 40-yard dash time that caught a lot of people by surprise.

Miller clocked an official 4.42 40-time, which ranked as the fourth-best mark among RBs at the combine:

Jam Miller's 40-time probably ensures his NFL Draft selection

Where Miller ultimately goes in the NFL Draft will remain up for debate, but it's difficult to believe that he'll go undrafted with that 40-time. He also looked really fluid in other drills:

Miller was a two-year starter for Alabama at RB, but didn't have the senior season he hoped for in 2025.

Miller came into the season with considerable hype, but he suffered a dislocated collarbone in Alabama's final scrimmage of fall camp, which ultimately cost him the first three games of the season. He returned for Alabama's win over Georgia in Athens in late September, and then had his best game of the season the following week with 136 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries.

A week later, Miller suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter of Alabama's road win over Missouri, and, while he didn't miss any time, was not himself over the next several weeks. He was in the midst of a strong performance against Auburn in the Iron Bowl before suffering another injury that caused him to miss the SEC Championship Game and limited his effectiveness in the College Football Playoff.

Miller rushed for just 504 yards on 3.9 yards per carry on the season, but his talent far exceeds that production.

It was on display on Saturday at the Combine, and Miller should find himself in the mix in the middle rounds of the NFL Draft, where he could quickly carve out a role as a rookie next season.