Ventrell Miller Explained

Ventrell Miller
Currentteam:Jacksonville Jaguars
Number:51
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:15 January 1999
Birth Place:Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:232
High School:Kathleen (Lakeland, Florida)
College:Florida (2017–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:4
Draftpick:121
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:MillVe00

Ventrell Miller (born January 15, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida.

Early years

Miller attended Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Florida. He had 50 tackles his senior year and 104 his junior year.[1] He committed to the University of Florida to play college football.[2] [3]

College career

Miller was suspended, along with eight other players, his first year at Florida in 2017 due to felony fraud charges.[4] He returned from the suspension in 2018 and appeared in all 13 games recording 15 tackles, one sack and one interception which he returned 82 yards for a touchdown. Miller became a starter his sophomore year in 2019, starting 11 of 12 games and finishing with 55 tackles and three sacks.[5] He returned as a starter his junior year in 2020.[6] [7]

Professional career

Miller was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round, 121st overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[8] He was placed on injured reserve on August 29, 2023.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kemp . Bill . August 15, 2016 . Super 16: Committed to Florida, Kathleen's Ventrell Miller can just focus on his game . October 14, 2020 . The Ledger.
  2. Web site: Fuoco . Roy . June 24, 2016 . Kathleen's Miller commits to Florida . October 14, 2020 . The Ledger.
  3. Web site: Fredericksen . Brady . May 3, 2017 . Florida Gators coach Jim McElwain excited to reel in Polk recruits Ventrell Miller and James Robinson . October 14, 2020 . The Ledger.
  4. Web site: Aschoff . Edward . January 23, 2018 . Sources: 4 suspended players to rejoin Gators . October 24, 2023 . . en . Associated Press.
  5. Web site: Hall . Graham . September 8, 2020 . Ventrell Miller embracing opportunity to lead in middle of Gators' defense . October 24, 2023 . Gator Sports . en-US.
  6. Web site: Hall . Graham . August 25, 2019 . Miller vital in Gators' dominant defensive performance . October 24, 2023 . Daytona Beach News-Journal Online . en-US.
  7. Web site: Thompson . Edgar . September 2, 2020 . Gator's Ventrell Miller ready to lead defense . October 14, 2020 . Orlando Sentinel.
  8. Web site: Oehser . John . April 29, 2023 . NFL Draft Round 4, Pick 121 Overall: Miller is the Selection . October 24, 2023 . Jaguars.com.
  9. Web site: Oehser . John . August 29, 2023 . Roster Reduction: Jaguars Move Towards 53 Players . October 24, 2023 . Jaguars.com.

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