Saints add RB Kendre Miller in Round 3

The New Orleans Saints selected TCU running back Kendre Miller in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 71st overall.

Miller put on a show at TCU last season, rushing for 1,399 yards (6.2 per carry) and 17 touchdowns in 14 games.

The Saints' running back depth chart is headlined by Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams, who signed with the team this offseason. Kamara could face discipline from the NFL stemming from a 2022 incident in Las Vegas, but Saints general manager Mickey Loomis recently said that Kamara's uncertain future wouldn't affect New Orleans' draft strategy.

Pre-draft profile

Miller's an intelligent runner. He demonstrates excellent vision as the play develops, runs with good tempo, and flashes the contact balance to shake off defenders. And although he never ran a 40-yard dash during the pre-draft process, he appears to have more than enough speed for his size. Miller isn't the most elusive ball-carrier, so his physicality will be important for creating extra yards at the next level. More consistently dropping his pads into contact is going to be the key to his game translating in that area. Miller profiles as a starting-caliber, early-down runner in any scheme.