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American football player (born 1991)

American football player
Brock Miller
refer to captionMiller 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
High school:Santa Fe Christian
(Solana Beach, CA)
College:Southern Utah (2009–2013)
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • UFL punting yards leader (2024)
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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).

Early life

Miller was born in San Diego, California to Cammie and Doug Miller. He attended Santa Fe Christian High school where he played in punter and kicker positions for the Eagles football team. He made 8 of 11 field goals and earned second-team all-state honors. A two-sport athlete, Miller played and lettered in ice hockey. Despite earning a letter in ice hockey, Miller pursued football and on February 18, 2009, Miller signed with Southern Utah University.

College career

Miller attended Southern Utah University from 2009 to 2013. Missing the 2009 season, Miller joined the Southern Utah Thunderbirds for the 2010 season, during which he filled the role of placekicker mid-season. His performance earned him honorable mention all-GWC honors. During the 2011 season, Miller juggled place-kicking, kickoff and punting duties. During his senior season in 2012, Miller was the team's sole punter, kicking 67 times and totaling 2,896 yards. His punting average of 43.3 yards made the fourth-best average in SUU history. While at SUU, Miller's intended major was education.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

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

New York Giants

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

Los Angeles Rams

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

Seattle Dragons

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

New Jersey Generals

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

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

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

New Jersey Generals (second stint)

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

Michigan Panthers

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

Personal life

Between football assignments, Miller has worked as a sales representative since 2017.

References

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  15. Larsen, James (December 27, 2022). "USFL Standout Punter Brock Miller Signs With Los Angeles Rams". USFL Newsroom. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  16. Mitchell, Mike (January 24, 2023). "The New Jersey Generals Bring Back Standout Punter Brock Miller". usflnewshub.com. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  17. Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
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