Ken Miller (American football)

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Ken Miller
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Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1958-06-24) June 24, 1958 (age 66)
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Beecher High School (MI)
College: Eastern Michigan
NFL draft: 1981  / Round: 7 / Pick: 173
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Kenneth Edward Miller (born June 24, 1958) is a former American football cornerback in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Montreal Alouettes, Montreal Concordes, Ottawa Rough Riders and Calgary Stampeders. He played college football at Eastern Michigan University.

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Early years

Miller attended Beecher High School, where he practiced football and track & field. [1]

He accepted a football scholarship from Eastern Michigan University, where he became a two-year starter at cornerback. [2] As a senior, he only played in four games because of an ankle injury. [3] He registered one interception and returned 26 kickoffs for a 20.3-yard average in his college career. [4]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Miller was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (173rd overall) of the 1981 NFL draft. [5] He was limited with a back injury and was waived on August 25. [6]

Montreal Alouettes / Concordes (CFL)

In September 1981, he signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He played in 3 games during the season. In 1982, he returned to the renamed Concordes and played in 12 games as a starter at cornerback.

Ottawa Rough Riders (CFL)

In March 1983, he was signed by the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League and registered 2 interceptions. In 1984, he was a starter at cornerback and recorded a career-high 4 interceptions.

Chicago Bears

In 1985, he was signed as a free agent by the Chicago Bears. He was limited with a groin injury and was released on August 12. [7]

Calgary Stampeders (CFL)

In August 1985, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.

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References

  1. ↑ "Track and Field Results" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Improved defense brightens football picture for Hurons" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Injuries" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Ken Miller College Stats" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Jackson Selected by the Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Bears drop eight" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
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