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New England Patriots · 2026

Who is Rhamondre Stevenson’s handcuff?

Explore the full New England Patriots depth chart, player roles and draft history

The published backfield pick

Corey Kiner

Corey Kiner

Behind Rhamondre Stevenson · NE

Corey Kiner is the preferred handcuff to Rhamondre Stevenson in the published Week 1 board.

Next up behind Rhamondre Stevenson; depth chart RB3.

Handcuff score

Backup opportunity, not projected points or an injury probability.

Analysis published . Status and role notes reflect that board.

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If Rhamondre Stevenson misses time

Corey Kiner is listed RB3 on the New England Patriots depth chart behind Rhamondre Stevenson. Deterministic pick; the model overview was unavailable.

TreVeyon Henderson (RB): Out - Ankle; Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle)

Compact early-down back listed as RB3 who moves up in the Week 1 rotation with Henderson out. Depth insurance rather than a genuine next-man-up option.

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Why this candidate scores here

Depth chart×20
20.0
Role fit×20
16.0
Talent×15
3.8
Clear path×15
15.0
Starter risk×15
8.3
Could take the job×10
1.5
Own health×5
4.5
Read the scoring methodology

Other candidates in this backfield

Lan Larison

change of pace · score 43/100

Reggie Gilliam

fullback · score 37/100

Candidates and scores are from the same published board. A split workload can limit the upside of any one backup.

The production behind the names

2026 regular season. Recorded production, not a projection. A missing stat line is not a zero.

Player comparison for the 2026 regular season
PlayerGames with statsCarriesReceptionsTotal yardsPPR / game
Rhamondre Stevenson
11859514.5
Corey Kiner
160111.1
Rhamondre Stevenson: recent touches

Carries + receptions, last 1 recorded games in 2026

Wk 123 touches
Corey Kiner: recent touches

Carries + receptions, last 1 recorded games in 2026

Wk 16 touches

Totals include all teams played for that season. Per-game averages use games with recorded stats. Source: nflverse player statistics.

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