Miller Forristall (born March 11, 1998) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football at Alabama.

Miller Forristall
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-11) March 11, 1998 (age 26)
Cartersville, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:Cartersville
(Cartersville, Georgia)
College:Alabama (2016–2020)
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

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Forristall was a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide for five seasons. He played in all 15 of Alabama's games as a freshman and caught five passes for 73 yards.[1] Forristall used a medical redshirt after he suffered a torn ACL in the third game of his sophomore season against Colorado State.[2] He played in all 15 of the Crimson Tide's games the following season, but did not catch a pass.[3] Forristall became a starter at tight end as a redshirt junior but missed four games after breaking the larynx and hyoid bone in his throat in a win over Arkansas.[4] He finished the season with 15 receptions for 167 yards and four touchdowns.[5] Forristall caught 23 passes for 253 yards and one touchdown during his redshirt senior season as the Crimson Tide won the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship.[6]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+34 in
(1.95 m)
239 lb
(108 kg)
33 in
(0.84 m)
10+14 in
(0.26 m)
4.79 s 1.71 s 2.77 s 4.45 s 7.03 s 35.0 in
(0.89 m)
9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)
20 reps
All values from Pro Day[7]

Tennessee Titans

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Forristall was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2021.[8] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2021, but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[9] Forristall was waived by the Titans on September 3, 2021.[10]

Cleveland Browns

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Forristall signed by the Cleveland Browns to their practice squad on September 20, 2021.[11] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7, 2021, for the team's Week 9 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.[12] He was signed to the active roster on December 7.[13] He was waived on December 24.[14] Forristall was re-signed to the Browns' practice squad on December 28, 2021.[15] The Browns signed Forristall to a reserve/futures contract on January 10, 2022.[16] He was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2022.[17] The Browns signed Forristall to their practice squad on August 31, 2022.[18] He was promoted to the active roster on October 1.[19] He was waived on October 10 and re-signed to the practice squad.

New Orleans Saints

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On January 26, 2023, Forristall signed a reserve/future contract with the New Orleans Saints.[20] Forristall was waived by the Saints on July 25, 2023.[21]

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

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On August 4, 2023, Forristall signed with the Browns.[22] On August 27, 2023, Forristall was released by the Browns.[23]

Los Angeles Rams

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On September 12, 2023, Forristall signed with the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams.[24] He was released on December 5, then re-signed a week later.[25]

On January 16, 2024, Forristall signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams.[26] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[27] He was released on November 15.

References

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  1. ^ Paschall, David (April 8, 2017). "Miller Forristall trying to be himself as tight end for Alabama". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  2. ^ Zenitz, Mark (February 22, 2018). "Third-year Alabama player gets medical redshirt". AL.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Hall, Erik (December 30, 2020). "Miller Forristall: 7 facts on the Alabama football tight end". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "Alabama tight end Miller Forristall back to form, ready for Michigan". Montgomery Advertiser. December 30, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  5. ^ Paschall, David (September 2, 2020). "Alabama tight end happy to be eating, talking and competing again". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  6. ^ "Alabama football: Forristall announces he's headed to NFL draft". The Anniston Star. January 20, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  7. ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Miller Forristall College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  8. ^ Rodak, Mike (May 1, 2021). "Miller Forristall signing with Tennessee Titans after going undrafted". AL.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  9. ^ Glennon, John (September 1, 2021). "Twelve Cut By Titans Signed to Practice Squad". SI.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  10. ^ Inabinett, Mark (September 3, 2021). "Cleveland Browns sign former Alabama tight end for practice squad". AL.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  11. ^ "Miller Forristall: Earns practice squad chance". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 20, 2021. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  12. ^ Inabinett, Mark (November 6, 2021). "Miller Forristall poised to make his NFL debut". AL.com. Archived from the original on November 6, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  13. ^ "Browns make roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 7, 2021.
  14. ^ "Browns activate 5 players from reserve/COVID-19 list, make other roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 24, 2021.
  15. ^ "Browns sign two to practice squad, make other roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 28, 2021.
  16. ^ "Browns sign 8 to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 10, 2022. Archived from the original on January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  17. ^ Poisal, Anthony (August 30, 2022). "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 season". ClevelandBrowns.com.
  18. ^ "Browns claim QB Kellen Mond, announce 12 practice squad members". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2022.
  19. ^ "Browns sign TE Miller Forristall to active roster, elevate DT Roderick Perry II and DE Curtis Weaver". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 1, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  20. ^ "New Orleans Saints sign four to reserve/future contracts". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 26, 2023.
  21. ^ "Saints waive two veteran players to make room for new additions". Saints Wire. July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  22. ^ "Browns make roster moves - Aug. 4". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 4, 2023.
  23. ^ "Browns reduce roster to 76". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  24. ^ @RamsNFL (September 12, 2023). "LA Rams Transactions: • Signed to Practice Squad TE Miller Forristall, P Brandon Wright • Signed K Brett Maher to Active Roster" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  25. ^ Inabinett, Mark (December 6, 2023). "Los Angeles Rams release former Alabama tight end". AL.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  26. ^ DaSilva, Cameron (January 17, 2024). "Rams sign 4 more players to reserve/futures deals". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  27. ^ Jackson, Stu (August 28, 2024). "Rams sign 17 players to initial practice squad for 2024 season". TheRams.com.
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