Figures in as a nickel back for USF defense in his third season...Can also contribute as a backup at strong safety...Won the team’s 2002 Overachiever Award, presented to the freshman who most excels in the weight room.
SOUTH FLORIDA ? 2004: Had five tackles in five games played.
2003: Appeared in all 11 games, most extensively on special teams...Had two tackles, both vs. Charleston Southern (Oct. 18).
2002: Used his redshirt season.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL - Played in three state championship games in Class 4A, including a 2000 classic triple overtime game against Pensacola Pine Forest, who was quarterbacked by USF's Brian Fisher...A captain for Broward County in the Dade-Broward County All-Star Game in 2001...Two-time all-Broward County choice...A leader on a defense that ranked fifth among all 23 Broward County schools in classes 4-6A in 2001...Defense allowed 187 yards per game, including under 1,000 in each of rushing and passing...Team finished 14-1 in 2001, with only loss in state championship game against Tallahassee Lincoln (28-20)...Team beat Tampa Jefferson (30-12) in state semifinals...Scored on a 10-yard blocked punt return in region quarterfinal win (55-27) over Charlotte...Had two interceptions in region semifinals win over Ft. Myers (21-7), both coming in the second half to help secure win...Had another interception in regional final win over Estero (21-17), giving him three interceptions in the state playoffs...Had seven career interceptions in playoff games...Had one regular season interception against Booker T, Washington High, when he also recovered a fumble...Team ranked number on in state until state championship game, and also reached the top five nationally in USA Today...Coached by George Smith.
PERSONAL - Born December 23, 1982, he is the son of Mae Miller and one of seven children, and the first to attend college.
