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Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Stars: Four



Scholarship Offers: Six (Texas A&M, Florida, LSU, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas Tech)



Scouting Report: "Miller is athletic player with upside at the end position. You can tell watching him that this is a kid with ability, but you also feel like at times he can squeeze more out of that ability. He has a solid get-off but will flash an initial burst at times that you would like to see more consistently."

Consistency is a buzz word throughout many of these scouting reports, as it's an applicable trait for most high school players. As superior athletes, many got away with giving less than maximum effort.

Those who continue to mature and develop instead of relying on raw athleticism are the ones who turn into elite NFL prospects and players. Von Miller is a prime example.

During his Texas A&M career and working his way to Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl, Miller's first-step quickness was breathtaking. Every pass-rusher now wants to emulate his ability to bend the edge and turn the corner against the NFL's best blockers.

While his high school report indicated he had a strong initial burst, it proved to be an understatement. Miller posted a 1.57-second 10-yard split at 246 pounds during the 2011 NFL combine, per NFL Combine Results. To put that time into perspective, wide receiver A.J. Green, who was selected two slots behind Miller in the 2011 draft, ran a 1.55-second 10-yard split.

The hybrid edge defender explodes past and through blockers. His 73.5 sacks in his first six seasons rank among the best ever, as Reggie White, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas DeMarcus Ware and J.J. Watt are the only five players in league history to record more over that period.

Miller's continued improvement is even more impressive. Questions lingered about his ability to hold the point of attack and defend the run against NFL linemen. He's excelled working as a strong-side linebacker on early downs and a pass-rusher in sub-packages.



As one of the NFL's best defensive players, Miller certainly has squeezed the most out of his ability.