Dax Milne

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Dax Milne
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Milne with the Commanders in 2022
No. 15 – Washington Commanders
Position: Wide receiver / return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-23) June 23, 1999 (age 24)
South Jordan, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Bingham (South Jordan, Utah)
College: BYU (2018–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / Round: 7 / Pick: 258
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:15
Receiving yards:120
Receiving touchdowns:1
Return yards:611
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Dax Milne (born June 23, 1999) is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at BYU and was drafted by Washington in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Early life

Milne grew up in South Jordan, Utah and attended Bingham High School, where he played basketball and football. He was a member of three state championship teams in football and two in basketball. As a senior Milne was named second-team 6A All-State by the Salt Lake Tribune after catching 23 passes for 408 yards and eight touchdowns. [1] Milne opted to play college football at BYU as a preferred walk-on over scholarship offers from Southern Utah and Weber State. [2]

College career

Milne played in 10 games with three starts in his freshman season and finished the year with 69 yards and one touchdown on 10 receptions. [2] Milne was awarded a scholarship three weeks into his freshman year. [3] He caught 21 passes for 285 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore. [4] Milne finished his junior season with 70 catches for 1,188 yards and eight touchdowns and was a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy. [5] [6] [7] Following the end of the season, Milne declared that he would forgo his senior season to enter the NFL Draft. [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		193 lb
(88 kg)		29+3⁄8 in
(0.75 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.56 s1.57 s2.70 s4.22 s6.85 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		14 reps
Sources: [9] [10] [11]
Milne with the Washington Football Team in 2021 Dax Milne WFT-Bucs NOV2021 (cropped).jpg
Milne with the Washington Football Team in 2021

Milne was selected by the Washington Football Team in the seventh round (258th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. [12] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. [13]

On November 6, 2022, in a game against the Minnesota Vikings, Milne scored his first career touchdown on a 6–yard reception from Taylor Heinicke. [14]

On September 8, 2023, Milne was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury. [15]

Personal life

Milne's father, Darren, played college baseball at BYU and later Minor League Baseball in the Detroit Tigers organization. [16]

Milne has been friends with Denver Broncos quarterback and former BYU Cougars teammate Zach Wilson since childhood. [17]

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References

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  2. 1 2 Drew, Jay (October 2, 2019). "How BYU's Dax Milne bet on himself — and won". Deseret News . Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  3. ↑ Walker, Sean (January 4, 2021). "BYU receiver Dax Milne misses out on Burlsworth Trophy, but former walk-on's career deserves praise". KSL.com . Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  4. ↑ Walker, Sean (September 27, 2020). "'These guys have each other's back': BYU's Dax Milne makes up for early muffed punt with career night in routing Troy". KSL.com . Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  5. ↑ Cox, Zach (March 4, 2021). "Patriots Draft Rumors: Pats Meeting With Zach Wilson's Top Receiver". NESN.com . Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  6. ↑ Greene, Dana (February 24, 2021). "Dax Milne ready to make the jump to the NFL". ABC4.com . Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  7. ↑ Harmon, Dick (January 3, 2021). "BYU football: From walk-on to superstar, Dax Milne left his mark at BYU". Deseret News . Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  8. ↑ Gonzalez, Norma (December 31, 2020). "Wide receiver Dax Milne becomes the second BYU Cougar to declare for the NFL Draft". The Salt Lake Tribune . Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Dax Milne Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  10. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Dax Milne, Brigham Young NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Dax Milne 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  12. ↑ Stackpole, Kyle; Selby, Zach (May 2, 2021). "Full List Of Washington's 2021 NFL Draft Picks". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  13. ↑ Stackpole, Kyle (May 13, 2021). "Washington Signs 2021 Draft Class". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Commanders WR Dax Milne Scores 1st Career TD; Washington Takes 10-Point Lead". si.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  15. ↑ Selby, Zach (September 8, 2023). "Commanders place WR Dax Milne on IR, sign William Bradley-King". Commanders.com.
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