Myles Montgomery

Myles Montgomery
No. 39 – New England Patriots
PositionRunning back
Roster status Injured reserve
Personal information
Born (2003-04-04) April 4, 2003 (age 23)
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolDuncan U. Fletcher
(Neptune Beach, Florida)
CollegeCincinnati (2021–2023)
UCF (2024–2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Myles Montgomery (born April 4, 2003) is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and UCF Knights.

Early life

Montgomery attended Duncan U. Fletcher High School in Neptune Beach, Florida. He committed to play college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

College career

In three years at Cincinnati from 2021 to 2023, Montgomery recorded 548 yards and four touchdowns on 80 carries in 20 games played. After the 2023 season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[citation needed]

Montgomery transferred to play for the UCF Knights. In 2024, he rushed for 293 yards and four touchdowns on 51 carries. In week 6 of the 2025 season, Montgomery rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries in a loss to Kansas. He finished the season with 705 rushing yards for four touchdowns and 17 catches for 182 yards. After the season, Montgomery declared for the NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 9+7⁄8 in
(1.77 m)		205 lb
(93 kg)		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 1+1⁄8 in
(1.86 m)		4.44 s1.51 s2.57 s4.25 s7.41 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		22 reps
All values from Pro Day

After going unselected in the 2026 NFL draft, Montgomery signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent. He was waived/injured by the team on August 12, 2026.

References

  1. ↑ Jenkins, Keith; Goldsmith, Charlie (December 16, 2020). "Cincinnati Bearcats announce football players on National Signing Day". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ Murschel, Matt. "UCF's Jaden Nixon, Myles Montgomery showcase talents as podcast hosts". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ Boyle, Chris. "Myles Montgomery, Jaden Nixon lead speedy, well-rounded UCF football backfield". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ Vinel, Chris. "Why UCF football RB Myles Montgomery just became even more important". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ Day, Duncan. "Former UCF Captain Is Among Patriots' Highest Paid Undrafted Rookies in Team History". Heavy.com. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Myles Montgomery College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Myles Montgomery RAS". RAS.football. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  8. ↑ Morrison, Dan. "Patriots UDFA Contract Guarantees Reveals Surprising Quirk of the NFL Draft". Heavy.com. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Patriots Sign RB Hassan Haskins; Waive-Injured RB Myles Montgomery". Patriots.com. August 12, 2026.