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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| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 24, 1958 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 | |
Early years
editMiller 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
editDallas Cowboys
editMiller 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)
editIn 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)
editIn 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
editIn 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)
editIn August 1985, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.
References
edit- ^ "Track and Field Results". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Improved defense brightens football picture for Hurons". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Injuries". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Ken Miller College Stats". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Jackson Selected by the Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Bears drop eight". Retrieved June 29, 2019.