SMSU Athletics

2012: Played and started 10 games ... finished sixth on the team with a total of 59 tackles ... racked up five tackles for loss ... named SMSU defensive player of the year ... missed one game with an injury ... named team defensive player of the week vs. Minnesota State, Concordia and Augustana ... season-high nine tackles vs. Upper Iowa ... had eight or more tackles in five games.

Before SMSU: Played two seasons at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, Calif. ... played in 10 games in 2011 recording 61 tackles and two interceptions with one touchdown ... named honorable mention all-conference ... helped team win Central Championship Bowl and finish 7-4 overall.

High School: 2009 graduate of Savanna HS ... played for coach Roger Whalen ... twice was named second team all-conference ... rushed for 1,071 yards during senior season ... two-time all league ... team MVP ... team captain ... a candidate to participate in the North vs. South County All Star Game ... also played basketball, track and baseball.

Personal: Born Sept. 2, 1991 ... son of Marlisa and Alvin MIller ... sports management major.