Brock Miller

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Brock Miller
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Miller with the Michigan Panthers in 2024
No. 41 – Michigan Panthers
Position: Punter
Personal information
Born: (1991-02-14) February 14, 1991 (age 33)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College: Southern Utah
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • UFL punting yards leader (2024)

Brock Miller (born February 14, 1991) is an American football punter for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Southern Utah and has been a member of the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, and Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL); the Seattle Dragons of the XFL; and the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL).

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College career

Miller attended Southern Utah University from 2009 to 2013. [1] He went undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

After multiple mini-camp workouts, the San Francisco 49ers signed Miller to a future contract on January 17, 2017. [2] He was released on May 2, 2017. [3]

New York Giants

On December 8, 2018, the New York Giants signed Miller to their practice squad. [4] He was released on December 10, 2018, [5] but was re-signed on December 27, 2018. [6]

Los Angeles Rams

On August 6, 2019, Miller signed with the Los Angeles Rams. [7] He was released on August 31, 2019, during final roster cuts. [8]

Seattle Dragons

On October 18, 2019, Miller was drafted by the Seattle Dragons of the XFL. [9] The league suspended operations on April 10, 2020. [10]

New Jersey Generals

On March 20, 2022, Miller was drafted by the New Jersey Generals of the USFL. [11]

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

On December 27, 2022, Miller signed with the Los Angeles Rams. [12]

New Jersey Generals (second stint)

On January 24, 2023, the New Jersey Generals re-signed Miller for the 2023 season. [13] The Generals folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL). [14]

Michigan Panthers

On January 5, 2024, Miller was selected by the Michigan Panthers during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft. [15]

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References

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