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Chris Miller

QB

A 1st-round pick (13th overall) in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Oregon, Chris Miller has built an NFL career since. He last played in 1999 with DEN, a career spanning 13 NFL seasons. His ball security stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position.

Size

6'2", 212#

College

Oregon

Draft

Rd 1, 13th overall (1987)

Seasons

1987–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
51.1

62th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 88 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.68
Total EPA×0.24-0.02
Conversion×0.08-0.47
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.01
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+1.29

1999 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size27▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength20▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracyno data▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security96▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance34▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility89▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency56▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume35▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion29▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999DEN51.13527240

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Chris Miller has played in 3 regular-season games, all with DEN.

As a passer he has thrown for 527 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception. He has rushed for 40 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
122
122/g
0
0
Away2
405
203/g
2
1
In division3
527
176/g
2
1
In wins2
288
144/g
0
0
In losses1
239
239/g
2
1
On grass2
288
144/g
0
0
On turf1
239
239/g
2
1
Indoors1
239
239/g
2
1
Outdoors2
288
144/g
0
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9LAC166 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT50.4
Week 10SEA239 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 11LV122 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD45.4

Chris Miller — common questions

What position does Chris Miller play?
Chris Miller is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Chris Miller played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Miller has played for DEN (1999).
Where did Chris Miller go to college?
Chris Miller played college football at Oregon.
When was Chris Miller drafted?
Chris Miller was selected in round 1, 13th overall, of the 1987 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Miller scored?
Chris Miller has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 passing).
What is Chris Miller's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Miller rated 51.1 for 1999, the 62nd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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