NFL Draft Profile: Ventrell Miller, Linebacker, Florida Gators

NFL Draft profile scouting report for Florida LB Ventrell Miller

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#51
Pos: LB
Ht: 5116
Wt: 232
Hand: 0918
Arm: 3248
Wing: 7878
40: 4.80
DOB:1/15/1999
Hometown: Lakeland, FL
High School: Kathleen
Eligibility: 2023

Ventrell Miller
Florida Gators

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One-Liners:

Smart linebacker who tackles reliably. Miller lacks athleticism and play strength. 

Evaluation:

Smart linebacker with good eyes and play recognition. Miller recognizes play action to gain depth and finds ball carriers, triggering quickly when he has a free run at them. He is a very reliable tackler, wrapping opponents up on a consistent basis. His effort is apparent, running down plays and making tackles downfield. In coverage, he locates vertical routes and is able to turn and run before passing them off to safeties. A below average athlete for his size, Miller does not have the explosiveness required for a player of his size. He is slow to close even on ball carriers that are not dynamic. A lack of twitch causes him to give up separation at the top of routes. In man coverage, he is unable to find the ball. Miller does not show the physicality or hand usage to take on blocks. He does not stack them, trying to slip blocks with varying success. Smart backer with below average athleticism. Miller is a reliable tackler with good eyes and recognition skills. A lack of athleticism limits his playmaking ability. He does not have the play strength required to take on blocks. Miller projects as a potential backup linebacker. It is tough to find a spot for him due to his lack of size and athleticism. If his tackling translates to special teams, he can make a roster. 

Grades:

5th Round

Background: 

Raised in Lakeland, Florida. Three-star recruit according to 247Sports. Was suspended for the entire 2017 season due to felony fraud charges. Academic standout. Major is unknown. Ventrell Miller is an impact defensive player in the SEC and it shows in 2020 where he was the SEC Defensive Player of the Week in both week four and fourteen for the Gators. Not only does he perform well on the field but in the classroom where he is a two time SEC Academic Honor Roll Student. Miller has experience in both the linebacker position and on special teams. From Lakeland, Florida and attending Kathleen High School, Miller was Second Team defense in 2017 and the Defensive Player of the Year for Polk County in 2016, prior to playing for the Gators.