Alabama running back practicing like a ‘wild man’ ahead of Georgia

8/10/24 MFB Fall Camp Scrimmage 1 Alabama Running Back Jam Miller (26) Photo by Kent Gidley

Alabama football’s running back, Jam Miller is excited to be back on the field.

Miller missed the Crimson Tide’s first three games of the season with an upper-body injury he suffered in fall camp. He was expected to be the Crimson Tide’s featured back before he went down with the injury.

Ty Simpson told reporters Tuesday Miller has returned to practice with a purpose.

“He practiced like a wild man today,” Simpson said. “He was just happy to get out there. It’ll be exciting getting him back. That was my roommate. That’s been my guy since freshman year. I know he’s chomping at the bit to get out there and play. It gets our offense confidence knowing that a leader of our team is back playing and healthy, just like it is on defense with Tim Keenan.”

Kalen DeBoer confirmed Miller will be ready to go against the Georgia Bulldogs on Monday. The running back has been consistently working to get back in the groove of things, per DeBoer.

“I do expect him to go,” DeBoer said on Monday. “He practiced yesterday, been building up last week, his volume. So, expect him to play.”

Alabama football’s rushing attack has left something to be desired with Miller sidelined. Kevin Riley, Richard Young, Daniel Hill, AK Dear and Dre Washington have attempted to step up with Miller out, but the Crimson Tide still have not displayed a dominant run game just yet.

Miller will look to get things rolling on the ground for Alabama on Saturday against the Bulldogs.