Zach Miller
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| Oakland Raiders — No. 80 | |
| Tight end | |
| Date of birth: December 11, 1985 | |
| Place of birth: Phoenix, Arizona | |
| Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | Weight: 255 lb (116 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2007 for the Oakland Raiders | |
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| College: Arizona State | |
| NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Zachary Harvest Miller (born December 11, 1985) is an American football tight end for the Oakland Raiders.
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[edit] High School career
Miller played in the 2004 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which is an annual all-star game for the nation's best high school football players.
[edit] College career
In three seasons at Arizona State University, Miller caught 132 passes for 1,373 yards, and 14 touchdown receptions. He was named a John Mackey Award finalist in 2006. His brother Brent Miller, currently plays under Dennis Erickson at Arizona State University. The Sun Devils finished the season with a record of 10-3. Miller was a All-America selection by the AFCA and the Walter Camp Foundation in 2006.
[edit] Professional career
As soon as he declared entering the draft, Miller was projected to be a first-rounder. However, his slightly disappointed performance at the combine caused him to be drafted early in the second round and 38th overall, by the Oakland Raiders. Miller's successful college career draws high hope of the Raider Nation. He is expected to be a big reliable receiving threat and a solid blocker for the Raiders, after many disappointments at the team's Tight End position, including Doug Jolley, Courtney Anderson and Randal Williams. One of his two biggest plays was a 25-yard catch from Daunte Culpepper, sparking the Raiders' comeback win at Kansas City Chiefs. The other one was a 13-yard touchdown catch from Josh McCown in a victory against Denver Broncos. Miller's blocking has been a big factor in Raiders' running game success, in which the team ranks 6th in the league in rushing yards a game. He finished his rookie year with 44 grabs for 444 yards and 3 touchdowns, including a great season finale, with 8 catches for 84 yards.
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