Corey Kiner rushed 11 times for 57 yards in the Patriots’ Week 6 win over the Jets.

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Though he played his freshman year at LSU, Kiner (5’9/209) made a name for himself with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons at Cincinnati. A steady runner, Kiner consistently moved the chains. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler describes Kiner as having “high-level contact balance” and notes he shows “better short-area quickness than true burst.” Kiner can fight through contact and finish runs, though he is less of a receiving back or home-run threat. He profiles as an early-down back who can contribute in a committee role at the NFL level if he secures a roster spot. He’ll have an uphill climb for a spot on the 53 as he chases fifth-rounder Jordan James and veteran Patrick Taylor.