[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Pete Miller Scouting Report[/div]
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]6-3/310, NT – Norfolk Seawolves, University of Kentucky[/div]
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Strengths:
Good athlete, Quick at the point of attack, Instinctive, Dangerous interior pass-rusher, Disruptive, Strong hands, Good rip move, Technically sound interior defensive lineman, Good get-off, Ability to shed blocks, Strong at the point of attack, Can bull through offensive linemen, Quality run defender, Not easy to move at the point of attack, Good vision, Carries weight well, Successful against good competition, Ready to contribute quickly, Can play a variety of 4-3 or 3-4 techniques, Durable, Team leader
Weaknesses:
Lacks multiple pass-rushing moves, Few splash plays, Disproportional strength to agility, Needs to improve foot work, Too much reliance on bull rush, Lacks speed to be a full-time defensive end in the NSFL, Can have some quiet stretches and games, Slower than average after explosive first step, Needs to coordinate hands and feet to maximize success
Summary:
Benny Snell the star of Kentucky's Music City Bowl winning season in S18, and the program's runner-up performance the previous year. The Kentucky defense was and has continued to be excellent, and Miller was one of its best players. Alongside players like Josh Allen, Za’Darius Smith, and Bud Dupree, Miller was part of the most formidable defensive lines in SEC history. He was a consistent disruptor at the point of attack who contributed well in both phases. Miller is an extremely gifted athlete, although his lack of speed and agility might present issues at the next level. That said his size and strength more than make up for it. He is a massive presence on the interior of the defensive line. While Miller may not look like freak athlete via the eye ball test, he certainly is one on the football field.
As a freshman in S16, Miller made 33 tackles and two sacks. He then played well for Kentucky in S17 as part of a tough defensive line that controlled the point of attack. The sophomore recorded 48 tackles with 13 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and, 10 passes deflected. That season, Miller had to play a lot of defensive end because of injury. He displayed a nice ability to play there, but his home is on the inside, and he was back where he belongs at tackle in S19 (he missed all of his junior season in S18 due to an injury during an audition for The Amazing Race). As a senior, Miller totaled 50 tackles with 14 for a loss, 5.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. He was consistently good for Kentucky from start to finish in his final season of college football. In speaking to scouts who follow Kentucky on a yearly basis, they feel that Miller played better than expected as a senior despite recovering from his devastating injury.
Due to money issues, he entered the DSFL mid-season in S19. He landed with the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers and reported to the team in December of 2019. Although he spent less than one month on the team, he quickly developed a strong pirate accent. Many of his posts are pirate-related and his accent often comes through in his writing. Some NSFL scouts have wondered how this accent will play in a non-pirate locker room.
After his unceremonious release from Myrtle Beach, he entered the DSFL S20 draft where the Norfolk Seawolves drafted him with the second pick in the 10th round (56 overall). Part of a strong defensive line, Plop finished in the top three of DTs in tackles, tackles for loss, and sacks. He was tied for the DT lead with two forced fumbles. The Seawolves made the playoffs with the third-best record, but lost in the wildcard game to Myrtle Beach, Pete's former team. The defense played poorly, giving up 43 points, including 24 in the 4th quarter. His last game in the DSFL was a disappointment on an individual level as well; Miller only registered two tackles in the game.
Miller is dangerous in the pass rush. He is a quick defender at the point of attack with the ability to fire his gap. He uses his strength to push through blocks, but lacks the continued speed to chase down a QB in the open field. Miller has a burst to fire by guards into the backfield and the strength to bull rush through linemen. He also has good hand usage, but needs to improve his footwork. Additionally, his new team will need to work with him on adding a variety in his pass-rushing moves instead of his over-reliance on his bull rush. Miller displayed excellent versatility during college in terms of rush production from a variety of positions. While he played a lot of end in S17, Miller really does not have edge-rusher speed for the NSFL. He will have to rush from the inside as a pro. That is his natural position anyway, and he presents a strength mismatch when rushing against guards.
Miller is a solid run defender as well. He has a strong, thick lower body to hold his ground at the point of attack. He fills his gap and can be tough to move at the line of scrimmage. Miller is able to eat up his block and prevent holes from opening up. Regularly, you would see him shed his block to stuff a run near the line of scrimmage or fire into the backfield to disrupt a run off the snap. He also gives an effort to make tackles in the ground game downfield. Miller has a quality motor and does not give a poor effort.
For the next level, Miller fits any defense. His best fit could be as a zero-technique defensive tackle in a 3-4 defense or a one-technique in a 4-3. In a 4-3, he also could play end, but he will be limited by his speed. He also has enough length and strength to play end in a 3-4 defense that rushes from the inside in the sub package. With Miller' skill set, production, and years of experience against top competition, he looks like a safe pick and a top-20 selection in the S21 NSFL draft.
Player Comparison: Dan Miller
Not related, Pete Miller reminds me a lot of Dan, the HOFer who played for San Jose and Colorado. They are similar in size, although Dan carried significantly more weight. Dan (6-4/360) has a freakish combination of speed, agility, and athleticism for that build. Pete is not quite as fast, athletic and agile, but his strength is unmatched. As a floor, he could be a poor-man's version of Dan. Dan was the 88th-overall pick by the Sabercats in the S1 NSFL Draft; given the smaller class size, Pete could go much higher. In the NSFL, I could see Pete Miller being a versatile defender who is similar to Dan Miller. Is it bold to compare Pete to a HOF DT? Yes, but that’s how excited I am to see him on the field
NSFL Matches: San Jose, Austin, Orange County, Arizona, Baltimore
Interior pass-rushers are hard to find, so there should be a lot of teams hoping to land Miller as a top-20 choice. San Jose could consider Miller with the second selection. Their current starters may not be Sabercats for much longer, and Miller could be the replacement for him.
The Copperheads could use a disruptor at the point of attack, so Miller could be a candidate for them.
Miller could be a top candidate for the Otters. They want defensive linemen with size and strength, and Miller fits both perfectly. Orange County needs an interior pass-rusher and likes players who are team leaders with a long track record of productive play at a major program. Miller fits all of that to a "T", so he could definitely be in play for Orange County’s second-round pick.
In the ASFC, the Outlaws could use a young interior disruptor for their scheme, and Miller could give them a needed interior pass-rusher. Arizona needs a replacement on the defensive line, and Miller could form a nice tandem with the defensive linemen currently on the roster.
Baltimore could consider a zero- or one-technique because of the early retirement and free agent departure of their interior linemen. The Hawks could also consider Miller due to needing more talent at the point of attack, and he could do a variety of things for the defense.[/div]
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580,000 + 324,000 + 740,000 + 746,550 = 2,390,550 * 1.5 draft bonus =3,585,825
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]6-3/310, NT – Norfolk Seawolves, University of Kentucky[/div]
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Strengths:
Good athlete, Quick at the point of attack, Instinctive, Dangerous interior pass-rusher, Disruptive, Strong hands, Good rip move, Technically sound interior defensive lineman, Good get-off, Ability to shed blocks, Strong at the point of attack, Can bull through offensive linemen, Quality run defender, Not easy to move at the point of attack, Good vision, Carries weight well, Successful against good competition, Ready to contribute quickly, Can play a variety of 4-3 or 3-4 techniques, Durable, Team leader
Weaknesses:
Lacks multiple pass-rushing moves, Few splash plays, Disproportional strength to agility, Needs to improve foot work, Too much reliance on bull rush, Lacks speed to be a full-time defensive end in the NSFL, Can have some quiet stretches and games, Slower than average after explosive first step, Needs to coordinate hands and feet to maximize success
Summary:
Benny Snell the star of Kentucky's Music City Bowl winning season in S18, and the program's runner-up performance the previous year. The Kentucky defense was and has continued to be excellent, and Miller was one of its best players. Alongside players like Josh Allen, Za’Darius Smith, and Bud Dupree, Miller was part of the most formidable defensive lines in SEC history. He was a consistent disruptor at the point of attack who contributed well in both phases. Miller is an extremely gifted athlete, although his lack of speed and agility might present issues at the next level. That said his size and strength more than make up for it. He is a massive presence on the interior of the defensive line. While Miller may not look like freak athlete via the eye ball test, he certainly is one on the football field.
As a freshman in S16, Miller made 33 tackles and two sacks. He then played well for Kentucky in S17 as part of a tough defensive line that controlled the point of attack. The sophomore recorded 48 tackles with 13 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and, 10 passes deflected. That season, Miller had to play a lot of defensive end because of injury. He displayed a nice ability to play there, but his home is on the inside, and he was back where he belongs at tackle in S19 (he missed all of his junior season in S18 due to an injury during an audition for The Amazing Race). As a senior, Miller totaled 50 tackles with 14 for a loss, 5.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. He was consistently good for Kentucky from start to finish in his final season of college football. In speaking to scouts who follow Kentucky on a yearly basis, they feel that Miller played better than expected as a senior despite recovering from his devastating injury.
Due to money issues, he entered the DSFL mid-season in S19. He landed with the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers and reported to the team in December of 2019. Although he spent less than one month on the team, he quickly developed a strong pirate accent. Many of his posts are pirate-related and his accent often comes through in his writing. Some NSFL scouts have wondered how this accent will play in a non-pirate locker room.
After his unceremonious release from Myrtle Beach, he entered the DSFL S20 draft where the Norfolk Seawolves drafted him with the second pick in the 10th round (56 overall). Part of a strong defensive line, Plop finished in the top three of DTs in tackles, tackles for loss, and sacks. He was tied for the DT lead with two forced fumbles. The Seawolves made the playoffs with the third-best record, but lost in the wildcard game to Myrtle Beach, Pete's former team. The defense played poorly, giving up 43 points, including 24 in the 4th quarter. His last game in the DSFL was a disappointment on an individual level as well; Miller only registered two tackles in the game.
Miller is dangerous in the pass rush. He is a quick defender at the point of attack with the ability to fire his gap. He uses his strength to push through blocks, but lacks the continued speed to chase down a QB in the open field. Miller has a burst to fire by guards into the backfield and the strength to bull rush through linemen. He also has good hand usage, but needs to improve his footwork. Additionally, his new team will need to work with him on adding a variety in his pass-rushing moves instead of his over-reliance on his bull rush. Miller displayed excellent versatility during college in terms of rush production from a variety of positions. While he played a lot of end in S17, Miller really does not have edge-rusher speed for the NSFL. He will have to rush from the inside as a pro. That is his natural position anyway, and he presents a strength mismatch when rushing against guards.
Miller is a solid run defender as well. He has a strong, thick lower body to hold his ground at the point of attack. He fills his gap and can be tough to move at the line of scrimmage. Miller is able to eat up his block and prevent holes from opening up. Regularly, you would see him shed his block to stuff a run near the line of scrimmage or fire into the backfield to disrupt a run off the snap. He also gives an effort to make tackles in the ground game downfield. Miller has a quality motor and does not give a poor effort.
For the next level, Miller fits any defense. His best fit could be as a zero-technique defensive tackle in a 3-4 defense or a one-technique in a 4-3. In a 4-3, he also could play end, but he will be limited by his speed. He also has enough length and strength to play end in a 3-4 defense that rushes from the inside in the sub package. With Miller' skill set, production, and years of experience against top competition, he looks like a safe pick and a top-20 selection in the S21 NSFL draft.
Player Comparison: Dan Miller
Not related, Pete Miller reminds me a lot of Dan, the HOFer who played for San Jose and Colorado. They are similar in size, although Dan carried significantly more weight. Dan (6-4/360) has a freakish combination of speed, agility, and athleticism for that build. Pete is not quite as fast, athletic and agile, but his strength is unmatched. As a floor, he could be a poor-man's version of Dan. Dan was the 88th-overall pick by the Sabercats in the S1 NSFL Draft; given the smaller class size, Pete could go much higher. In the NSFL, I could see Pete Miller being a versatile defender who is similar to Dan Miller. Is it bold to compare Pete to a HOF DT? Yes, but that’s how excited I am to see him on the field
NSFL Matches: San Jose, Austin, Orange County, Arizona, Baltimore
Interior pass-rushers are hard to find, so there should be a lot of teams hoping to land Miller as a top-20 choice. San Jose could consider Miller with the second selection. Their current starters may not be Sabercats for much longer, and Miller could be the replacement for him.
The Copperheads could use a disruptor at the point of attack, so Miller could be a candidate for them.
Miller could be a top candidate for the Otters. They want defensive linemen with size and strength, and Miller fits both perfectly. Orange County needs an interior pass-rusher and likes players who are team leaders with a long track record of productive play at a major program. Miller fits all of that to a "T", so he could definitely be in play for Orange County’s second-round pick.
In the ASFC, the Outlaws could use a young interior disruptor for their scheme, and Miller could give them a needed interior pass-rusher. Arizona needs a replacement on the defensive line, and Miller could form a nice tandem with the defensive linemen currently on the roster.
Baltimore could consider a zero- or one-technique because of the early retirement and free agent departure of their interior linemen. The Hawks could also consider Miller due to needing more talent at the point of attack, and he could do a variety of things for the defense.[/div]
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580,000 + 324,000 + 740,000 + 746,550 = 2,390,550 * 1.5 draft bonus =3,585,825