High school offensive tackle-defensive end who prepped at Columbine High in Colorado, where he was honored as a Parade and USA Today All-American. Also won a state championship and was Colorado’s Gatorade Player of the Year in addition to competing in wrestling and track and field (throws). A highly sought-after recruit, Miller chose CU over offers from Florida, USC, Miami (Fla.), Notre Dame and Oklahoma, among others. As a true freshman in 2007, appeared in 10 games and started seven at right tackle (allowed one sack). Started the first four games in ’08 but suffered a season-ending broken left fibula against Florida State and was granted a medical hardship. Started all 12 games in ’09 — seven at right guard and five at right tackle — and graded out at 83.8 percent with 66 finishing/knockdown blocks. Started all 12 games at right guard in ’10, grading out at 89 percent with 83 finish/knockdown blocks, and allowed only two sacks. In ’11, made all 13 starts at right guard and missed only one snap (senior backups closed out the Arizona game). Had a season grade of 83.3 percent and allowed only two sacks. Became only the ninth player in school history (more than 1,900 lettermen) to earn a fifth letter and only the second player since 1908. Team captain.

Excellent size and weight-room strength. Surprisingly light on his feet. Can wall off and seal defenders in the run game. Has a long torso and strong hands. Plays with aggression. Flashes some nastiness and can pave the way in the run game. Good weight-room strength and work habits. Hardworking. Team player. Vocal leader. Good makeup.

Average arm length. Is almost too tall — is naturally outleveraged and struggles to adjust to quick counters and inside moves. Can play with more consistent knee bend — tends to rise in his stance and does not roll off the ball. Lacks great anchor strength. Inconsistent hand use — hands go wide of the target. Limited blocking range and recovery quickness. Slips off blocks. Lumbering movement in space. Can do a better job finishing. 

A big-boned, linear, angular short-area mauler, Miller always could be hindered by leverage deficiencies. However, he has the mental toughness and makeup to fend for a starting job and would be best inside for a zone-blocking scheme.