Ken Miller (American football)

Kenneth Edward Miller (born June 24, 1958) is a former American football cornerback in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Montreal Alouettes, Montreal Concordes, Ottawa Rough Riders and Calgary Stampeders. He played college football at Eastern Michigan University.

Ken Miller
No. 7, 21
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1958-06-24) June 24, 1958
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Beecher High School (MI)
College:Eastern Michigan
NFL Draft:1981 / Round: 7 / Pick: 173
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Early years

Miller attended Beecher High School, where he practiced football and track & field.[1]

He accepted a football scholarship from Eastern Michigan University, where he became a two-year starter at cornerback.[2] As a senior, he only played in four games because of an ankle injury.[3] He registered one interception and returned 26 kickoffs for a 20.3-yard average in his college career.[4]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Miller was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (173rd overall) of the 1981 NFL Draft.[5] He was limited with a back injury and was waived on August 25.[6]

Montreal Alouettes / Concordes (CFL)

In September 1981, he signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He played in 3 games during the season. In 1982, he returned to the renamed Concordes and played in 12 games as a starter at cornerback.

Ottawa Rough Riders (CFL)

In March 1983, he was signed by the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League and registered 2 interceptions. In 1984, he was a starter at cornerback and recorded a career-high 4 interceptions.

Chicago Bears

In 1985, he was signed as a free agent by the Chicago Bears. He was limited with a groin injury and was released on August 12.[7]

Calgary Stampeders (CFL)

In August 1985, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.

References
  1. "Track and Field Results". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  2. "Improved defense brightens football picture for Hurons". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  3. "Injuries". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  4. "Ken Miller College Stats". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  5. "Jackson Selected by the Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  6. "Transactions". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  7. "Bears drop eight". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
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