Justin Miller
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Career Summary
Justin Miller is a former NFL defensive back and return specialist who played at Clemson. He appeared in 46 NFL games and returned 152 kickoffs for 3,966 yards and five touchdowns.
Justin Miller is a former NFL defensive back and return specialist who played at Clemson. He appeared in 46 NFL games and returned 152 kickoffs for 3,966 yards and five touchdowns.
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Early Life
Miller is from Owensboro, Kentucky.
Miller is from Owensboro, Kentucky.
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College Career
A three-year Clemson starter, Miller set the ACC career kickoff-return-average record at 30.7 yards and finished with 13 interceptions.
A three-year Clemson starter, Miller set the ACC career kickoff-return-average record at 30.7 yards and finished with 13 interceptions.
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Path to the NFL
The Jets selected Miller in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft, 57th overall.
The Jets selected Miller in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft, 57th overall.
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NFL Career
Miller played with the Jets, Raiders and Lions from 2005 through 2012. His NFL return totals include 3,966 kickoff-return yards and five touchdowns.
Miller played with the Jets, Raiders and Lions from 2005 through 2012. His NFL return totals include 3,966 kickoff-return yards and five touchdowns.
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Career Accomplishments
As a Jets rookie, Miller set franchise records with 1,577 kickoff-return yards on 60 returns. In 2006 he returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Month honors for October.
As a Jets rookie, Miller set franchise records with 1,577 kickoff-return yards on 60 returns. In 2006 he returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Month honors for October.
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Playing Style
Miller combined cornerback duties with kickoff-return work, becoming one of the league's leading return threats early in his career.
Miller combined cornerback duties with kickoff-return work, becoming one of the league's leading return threats early in his career.
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Legacy
Miller remains one of Clemson's most productive return specialists, with a 30.7-yard career kickoff-return average and 13 career interceptions.
Miller remains one of Clemson's most productive return specialists, with a 30.7-yard career kickoff-return average and 13 career interceptions.
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