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Position: | Cornerback / Return specialist | ||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||
Date of birth: | February 14, 1984 | ||||||||||
Place of birth: | Owensboro, Kentucky | ||||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 186 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||
Career information | |||||||||||
College: | Clemson | ||||||||||
NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 57 | ||||||||||
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Tackles: | 98 |
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Interceptions: | 0 |
Return yards: | 3,975 |
Return TDs: | 5 |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Justin Matthew Miller (born February 14, 1984) is a former American football player who was a cornerback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. After playing college football for Clemson University, he was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played for the Jets from 2005 to 2008, the Oakland Raiders from 2008 to 2009, the Jets again in 2009, and the Detroit Lions in 2012. He was selected to the Pro Bowl with the Jets in 2006.
Miller attended Owensboro High School in Owensboro, Kentucky. While there, he was a two-time All-State, All-Area, All-Conference, and All-Region pick, and as a senior, he won USA Today All-American Honorable Mention honors. Rated as the #1 or #2 player in the state of Kentucky by numerous publications. Was rated as the #9 Athlete in the Country by Super-Prep as a senior and also the #11 CB in the nation by ESPN. He also starred in track, and was the state long jump champion as a junior, along with running a personal best of 10.48 seconds on the 100 meter dash. Miller also played in two state championship games with Owensboro High School. Miller was a standout Tail Back and even seen time at the QB position while in high school.
While attending Clemson University, Miller played for the Clemson Tigers football team (2001-2004). He was a three-year starter before declaring early for the NFL Draft. While at Clemson, Miller managed to finish with 13 interceptions and tied a single season record by recording right interceptions as a true freshman. Miller also set a single season record against Florida State by returning two kickoffs for touchdowns and racking up 282 return yards, an NCAA record.