Justin Miller (American football)

Infobox NFLactive


name=Justin Miller
currentteam=New York Jets
currentnumber=21
currentposition=Cornerback
birthdate=birth date and age|1984|9|6
birthplace=Owensboro, Kentucky
heightft=5
heightin=10
weight=196
debutyear=2005
debutteam=New York Jets
highlights=
* 1x Pro Bowl selection (2006)
* 1x All-Pro selection (2006)
* Led NFL in kick return touchdowns in 2006 with Devin Hester
college=Clemson
draftyear=2005
draftround=2
draftpick=57
pastteams=
* New York Jets (2005-present)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Tackles
statvalue1=96
statlabel2=Sacks
statvalue2=0
statlabel3=Interceptions
statvalue3=0
nfl=MIL366437

Justin Matthew Millercite web|title=Miller on Pro-Football-Reference |work=rbref.com |url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillJu99.htm |accessdate=2007-12-22] (born September 6, 1984), is an NFL cornerback/return specialist for the New York Jets.

High school and college career

Justin 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. He also starred in track, and was the state long jump champion as a junior, along with running a personal best of 10.6 seconds on the 100 meter dash. He played cornerback at Clemson University after high school for three years before declaring early for the NFL Draft.

NFL combine results

*40 yard dash: 4.43 seconds
*Vertical jump: 36 inches
*Bench press: 330 pounds
*Power clean: 260 pounds

NFL career

Justin Miller was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2005 NFL Draft (25th pick) by the New York Jets. As a rookie, Justin Miller made his impact as kick returner. He compiled 1,577 yards with a 26.3 yard average along with a touchdown. In 2006, Miller averaged 30.1 yards with 2 touchdowns. On October 1, 2006, in a game versus the Indianapolis Colts, Miller scored the longest touchdown in Jets history, on a 103 yard kick return kicked off by Martin Gramatica. For his efforts, Miller earned a Pro Bowl selection as the AFC's kick returner. During the 2007 Pro Bowl festivities, Miller won the Fastest Man Competition] . This was won by running the fastest 40 yard dash.

On September 18, 2007, the Jets placed Miller on injured reserve due to a season-ending knee injury he suffered in the Jets 20-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3025303]

References

External links

* [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/14/sports/football/14jets.html Jets' Miller Discovers the Adolescent Within]
* [http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/player/890-justin-miller New York Jets bio]