Myles Montgomery
| No. 39 – New England Patriots | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 4, 2003 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Duncan U. Fletcher (Neptune Beach, Florida) |
| College | Cincinnati (2021–2023) UCF (2024–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026 (undrafted) |
| Career history | |
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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
[edit]Montgomery attended Duncan U. Fletcher High School in Neptune Beach, Florida. He committed to play college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats.[1]
College career
[edit]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.[2] In 2024, he rushed for 293 yards and four touchdowns on 51 carries.[3] In week 6 of the 2025 season, Montgomery rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries in a loss to Kansas.[4] 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.[5]
Professional career
[edit]After going unselected in the 2026 NFL draft, Montgomery signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Jenkins, Keith; Goldsmith, Charlie. "Cincinnati Bearcats announce football players on National Signing Day". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ Murschel, Matt. "UCF's Jaden Nixon, Myles Montgomery showcase talents as podcast hosts". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ Boyle, Chris. "Myles Montgomery, Jaden Nixon lead speedy, well-rounded UCF football backfield". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ Vinel, Chris. "Why UCF football RB Myles Montgomery just became even more important". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ Day, Duncan. "Former UCF Captain Is Among Patriots' Highest Paid Undrafted Rookies in Team History". Heavy.com. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ Morrison, Dan. "Patriots UDFA Contract Guarantees Reveals Surprising Quirk of the NFL Draft". Heavy.com. Retrieved July 31, 2026.