Billy Milner Explained

Billy Milner
Number:77, 79
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:21 June 1972
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:293
High School:Atlanta (GA) Northside
College:Houston
Draftyear:1995
Draftround:1
Draftpick:25
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:29
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:9
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:2

Willie Perry Milner (born June 21, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He attended Northside High School in Atlanta. Milner attended the University of Houston,[1] where he was a third-team college All-American and the team's MVP. He was selected 25th in the first round of the 1995 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.[2] He started 9 games as a rookie,[3] earning a spot on the all rookie team. He was traded to the St. Louis Rams his second season for tight end Troy Drayton[4] and suffered a career ending neck injury in his third season derailing a promising career. Milner now resides in Sunrise, Florida, with his wife Sabrina and daughter Breana, he also has a son (Maxwell) who lives in Houston, Texas.

Notes and References

  1. News: Dolphins sign No. 1 pick. Beaver County Times. 1995-07-18. 2011-02-07.
  2. Web site: 1995 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-31. Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Billy Milner. Pro Football Reference. 2011-02-07.
  4. News: Bricker. Charles. Dolphins Acquire Tight End, Cut Byars. Orlando Sentinel. 1996-10-02. 2011-02-07.