American football has grown in popularity, raising many stars around the world. Although there are quarterbacks, tight ends, full backs and central players; there are also the wide receivers who play an important role in every game. Among them, Anthony Miller, a professional American football player in the National Football League (NFL).
Miller was selected by the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) as the 51st overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft. He finished his college career with the Memphis Tigers and while there; Miller was considered one of the best wide receivers in Tiger history. After his impressive college career; Miller won the Memphis Sports Person of the Year Award in 2017 and was named an NCAA Consensus All-American, among others. Read on as we bring you his biography, family, parents, body stats, and other interesting facts below.
Anthony Miller Bio
Anthony Miller was born in Memphis, Tennessee in the United States on October 9, 1994; and he started playing football since he was five years old. He attended Christian Brothers High School located in Memphis where he participated in various athletic events. Miller was the Division II Class AA 110m champion. He is also a two-time regional champion in the 110 meter hurdles as well as a finalist in the Division II class AA long jump.
While in high school, Miller also played football under coach Kevin Locastro. He was dressed in a red shirt in 2013 and later the same year; he led the Tiger team in attack, thus receiving the Tiger’s Scout Player Award. The following season, he suffered a pre-season shoulder injury which sidelined him for the rest of the season. He made his return in the 2015 season and was featured in twelve games, of which he started four. He also recorded 47 passes covering 694 yards with five touchdowns. Miller finished the season as the third-leading scorer with 42 points and he recorded 47 receptions during the same season.
University career
After graduating from high school, Miller enrolled in Memphis College where he continued his college career. During his junior year in 2016, Anthony Miller recorded his career best, starting all thirteen games and also setting a franchise record with 95 receptions, 1,434 yards and 14 touchdowns. At the end of the season, it was named second team in the All-American Athletic Conference and was nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy.
The following year, Miller recorded significant career improvements; finishing with a season-high 96 catches with 1,462 yards and 18 touchdowns. After his stellar performances, Miller was named Memphis Sports Personality of the Year, NCAA Consensus All-American and All-American Athletic Conference First Team. He was voted first team All-American by the Associated Press and AFCA, as well as second team member by Sports Illustrated and FWAA. Alongside Isaac Bruce, Anthony Miller graduated from college in Memphis with over 1,000 yards and the most single-season receivers in school history.
In 2018, Anthony Miller was selected by the Chicago Bears as the 51st pick in the second round of the National Football League (NFL) draft. Without a doubt, Miller is considered one of the future NFL superstars. We wish him the best in his professional career.
Family: parents and siblings
Anthony Miller was born to African American parents Andrea and Tony Miller. He was raised alongside his sister Alainee Miller, a sociology major. He was inspired by his father Tony Miller who played college football for the Memphis varsity team. In addition to his paternal role, Miller’s father also acts as a coach for his son. Although Miller was often overlooked due to his height, size and slowness, he kept fighting until he got his breakthrough on the court. Thanks to his relentless spirit, he considered himself the best even when no one else did. His family has always been supportive and encouraging, they have been with him every step of the way. His parents always come to encourage their son while he does what
Body stats: height and weight
The impressive football wide receiver is known for his excellent body stats which help him fit in tough competitions. Additionally, Miller also has a height advantage, he stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80m), which is taller than the average American male height. It weighs 190 pounds (86 kg) with an arm length of 31 5/8″, a hand height of 10 5/8″, and a wingspan of 75.5.