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Andre Miller (gridiron football)

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Andre Miller
No. 88 – Ottawa Redblacks
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-04-18) April 18, 1998 (age 26)
Old Town, Maine, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Old Town (Old Town, Maine)
College:
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First team All-CAA (2021)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andre “Dre” Miller (born April 18, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Maine.[1][2][3][4]

College career

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Husson

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Andre Miller played wide receiver at Husson for his freshman season. In 2016, he played in 10 games with 13 receptions, 152 yards, and 1 touchdown.[5]

Maine

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In 2018, Miller appeared in 9 games and had 5 receptions with 109 yards, and 1 touchdown. During Maine's NCAA Semifinal game at Eastern Washington Miller had a career-highs in receptions 9 and receiving yards 129 with his first career touchdown.[6]

In 2019, Miller appeared in 11 games and had 28 receptions with 528 yards, and 4 touchdowns. Miller set an all-time record with a 90-yard touchdown reception.

In 2021, Miller appeared in 9 games and had 39 receptions with 684 yards, and 6 touchdowns. He was named to the All-CAA First Team.[7]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+15 in
(1.88 m)
224 lb
(102 kg)
32+12 in
(0.83 m)
10+58 in
(0.27 m)
4.54 s 1.49 s 4.22 s 6.87 s 37 in
(0.94 m)
10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
19 reps
All values from Pro Day[8]

New York Giants

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Miller was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022, shortly after the conclusion of the 2022 NFL draft.[9] After his signing, he converted to tight end.[10] On August 23, 2022, he was placed on injured reserve with a fractured forearm.[11] On January 22, 2023, Miller signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants.[12]

On July 24, 2023, Miller was waived by the Giants.[13]

Green Bay Packers

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On August 1, 2023, Miller was signed by the Green Bay Packers.[14] He was released on August 29, 2023.[15]

Ottawa Redblacks

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Miller signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on May 7, 2024.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Lazarczyk, Travis (July 30, 2022). "Andre Miller looking to defy the odds once again". Press Herald. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  2. ^ Mahoney, Larry (February 1, 2023). "Andre Miller trains in Bangor to rejoin the New York Giants next season". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "Andre Miller signs with New York Giants as free agent". University of Maine Athletics. May 1, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  4. ^ "New York Giants sign former UMaine receiver Andre Miller to practice squad". Bangor Daily News. October 26, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  5. ^ "Andre Miller – 2016 – Football". Husson University. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  6. ^ Goldberg, Rob (December 15, 2018). "Eastern Washington Beats Maine, Advances to FCS Title Game vs. North Dakota St". Bleacher Report. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  7. ^ "Andre Miller – Football". University of Maine Athletics. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  8. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Andre Miller College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  9. ^ Salomone, Dan (May 12, 2022). "Giants sign 13 undrafted rookie free agents". Giants.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  10. ^ Benton, Dan (June 26, 2022). "Giants' Andre Miller: OTAs, minicamp were 'surreal' experience". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  11. ^ Benton, Dan (August 23, 2022). "Giants place Darrian Beavers on IR, trim roster to 80". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  12. ^ "Giants sign 12 to reserve/future contracts". giants.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ Citak, Matt (July 24, 2023). "Giants sign defensive tackle Brandin Bryant; 2 waived". Giants.com.
  14. ^ "Packers sign WR Dre Miller". Packers.com. August 1, 2023.
  15. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 29, 2023.
  16. ^ "Andre Miller Transactions". FootballDB.com. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
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