Overview
Christopher James Miller (born August 9, 1965) is an American football coach and former quarterback who was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Oregon.
Early life
Born in Pomona, California, Miller was raised in Oregon. He attended Sheldon High School in Eugene, Oregon. He was star athlete in three sports: baseball, football and basketball.
College athlete
Miller attended University of Oregon where he played quarterback for the Oregon Ducks football team. He was considered a risky recruit for higher ranked college teams due to concerns about a knee injury he suffered in high school.
College statistics
1983: 17/41 for 229 yards with 2 TD vs 3 INT
1984: 145/289 for 1,712 yards with 10 TD vs 10 INT
1985: 182/329 for 2,237 yards with 18 TD vs 13 INT; 45 carries for 81 yards with 4 TD
1986: 216/356 for 2,503 yards with 12 TD vs 13 INT
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