Summary

Ventrell Miller was selected in Round 4 (#121 Overall) in the 2023 Draft out of University of Florida. With the Gators, Miller finished with 240 total tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, an 82‑yard pick‑six interception, eight pass breakups, and two forced fumbles, also serving as a team captain and defensive communicator. Miller’s early NFL career included an Achilles injury that cost him the 2023 season, but he returned in 2024 to start multiple games, tallying 80 tackles, three passes defensed, and a forced fumble. In 2025 he continued contributing on defense and special teams with 31 tackles and two forced fumbles and an interception. Off the field, Miller is respected for his work ethic, physical style of play, and leadership qualities that he gleaned as a Florida defensive stalwart and team captain.

Strengths

• Run‑Support Aggressiveness: Makes consistent downhill tackles with physicality and willingness to engage ball carriers at or behind the line of scrimmage. Contributes on special teams units, adding early‑career roster value outside base defensive snaps.

• Instincts & Pursuit: Reads blocks and plays quickly, locating the ball and pursuing laterally to make tackles sideline‑to‑sideline and does well to wrap up ball carriers consistently.

• Functional Strength: Plays larger than his size and utilizes leverage and power to hold ground against blockers and disengage with violent hands.

• Leadership & Character: Served as Florida team captain and defensive leader; carries that mentality into preparation and on‑field communication when asked to step in for spot duty.

Weaknesses

• Coverage Limitations: Not a fluid athlete in space with limited change‑of‑direction quickness and hip fluidity are average, which can show in intermediate zone and man coverage.

• Size/Length Profile: Smaller off‑ball linebacker frame can be a disadvantage versus bigger tight ends and tackling in traffic.

• Athletic Testing & Dynamic Traits: More of a straight‑line athlete with limited explosive change‑of‑direction quickness, which can hinder play‑making in coverage and open space.

• Injury History: Multiple significant injuries (Achilles in 2023, foot and biceps in college) raise some durability concerns.

Outlook

Miller projects as a physical, downhill‑style off‑ball linebacker best suited for defenses that emphasize run‑stopping, gap discipline, and assignment soundness. He fits naturally in front sevens that utilize stack or 4‑3 base fronts where his instincts and tackling prowess can be maximized near the line of scrimmage. Miller’s ability to fight through blocks, locate the ball, and finish tackles makes him a valuable rotational asset on early downs, and his leadership qualities help anchor communication on a young defense. In Jacksonville’s scheme, Miller has carved out roles as a situational starter, core special teams contributor, and reliable depth piece behind established linebackers — especially in run‑heavy situations and early‑down packages. If he can continue to refine coverage technique and remain healthy, Miller has the upside to become a steady three‑down linebacker with particular value in run defense and pursuit dynamics, while offering veteran presence and versatility as he progresses into his third and fourth NFL seasons.