Louisville offensive lineman John Miller is set to join the Buffalo Bills after being taken with the No. 81 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. Miller was an All-ACC honorable mention in 2014 and an All-ACC selection a season earlier.
2015 NFL Draft picks: Bills select John Miller with No. 81 pick
Miller will provide depth on the offensive line in Buffalo.
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A squatty, versatile interior offensive lineman, Miller can serve in a number of roles. He played both guard spots during his time in Louisville and may be considered at center at some point during his NFL career.
Miller possesses great strength and can demolish defenders when he squares them up. He has long arms for such a short offensive lineman, and as a result has a lower center of gravity and solid reach. Miller is quick off the snap and bends well despite limited athleticism.
Where Miller struggles is with his footwork. His feet are slow, and he doesn’t always keep them moving after contact has been initiated. His technique will need refinement, though NFL coaching should go a long way toward ironing out those issues. Miller has had some problems staying healthy, but it was less of a concern over the last two years.
At the combine, Miller ran the 40-yard dash in 5.33 seconds. His 28” vertical and 104” broad jump were middle of the pack for his position group. Miller improved his broad jump by 2” at his pro day.
Miller finished his college career with 46 starts, all of which came at left guard.
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