Jam Miller, the senior running back for the Alabama Crimson Tide, got hurt during the team’s final practice scrimmage on Saturday, August 16, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. His head coach, Kalen DeBoer, said on Sunday, August 17, that Jam had an upper-body injury and had to get a medical procedure that same evening. Coach DeBoer said Jam should get better but did not say when he will be back.
Jam Miller injury update after Alabama scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium
Jam Miller is one of the most experienced players in Alabama’s running back group. In 2024, he ran for 668 yards and scored 7 touchdowns on 145 carries, and also caught some passes for more yards and another score. Without his presence, Alabama will probably use a group of players to fill in. Richard Young, Daniel Hill, and Louisiana transfer Dre Washington are ready to do more work now.Some reports even say Jam may have dislocated his collarbone and could be out for six to eight weeks. That would mean he’d likely miss the first few games of the season, including the opener against Florida State on August 30.
Kalen DeBoer turns to Richard Young, Daniel Hill and Dre Washington for running back depth
Alabama’s season opener is coming up on Saturday, August 30, against Florida State in Tallahassee. Jam Miller’s absence could hurt, especially because he was expected to be a key back and a safe target in the passing game. Also Read: “Just Don’t Be Travis Hunter”: Dennis Rodman Slams NFL Star’s Controversial Relationship With Wife Leanna LeneeBut the team has options. Coach DeBoer and his staff talked about how Richard Young, Daniel Hill, Dre Washington, and even freshman AK Dear each bring something different, power, vision, or speed to the field.Coach DeBoer said, “Jam should recover fully with a timetable for his return yet to be determined.” That means no exact return date yet. Until then, the Alabama offence will lean on younger backs and hope they step up when needed.