Damon Miller S UAB | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Damon Miller S UAB
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (30%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (30%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 67.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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76% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 118.8 | |
| Tackling: |
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76% |
| Run Defense: |
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57% |
| Coverage: |
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36% |
| Zone: |
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37% |
| Man/Press: |
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38% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#420
Position rank:
#88
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| College Games: 21 College Snaps: 841 | ||
247 RATING: 79/100
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Ovr Rank:
#3032
College Combine Results
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RIVALS RATING: 5.3 (87%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Damon Miller attended Fairfield Preparatory High School and was Following high school, Miller opted to join UAB.In 2019 as a freshman Miller saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 5 snaps at safety for the Blazers. He recorded just one tackle, no assists, while adding no stops. In coverage Miller notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an elite QB rating when targetted of .0.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 7 games and logged 470 snaps for the Blazers. He made 20 tackles, 6 assists, and had 5 stops. In coverage he totaled 6 pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 89.9.
In 2021 as a junior Miller played in 6 games and contributed on 234 snaps. He chalked up just 9 tackles, 6 assists, and added 2 stops. In the secondary Miller forced 3 pass breakups, one interception, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 97.9.
In 2022 as a senior Miller saw action in one game while playing 20 snaps. He logged no tackles, no assists, and made no stops. In coverage Miller had no pass breakups, no interceptions, and surrendered an elite QB rating when targetted of .0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Miller also does a nice job breaking down in space as a tackler after the catch.
- Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Miller has solid ball skills.
- Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer.
- Miller is aggressive in run support, with a physical mentality, but struggles to break down space and leaves production on the field.
- In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s a little bit tight and straight-line-ish as an athlete, and Miller struggles when he has to mirror quickness.
- Needs to develop a better understanding of route combinations and better overall vision.
- Tends to play conservatively and give too much cushion when playing off.
- While he has man coverage skills, he can struggle when sitting back in zone. He’s not instinctive and struggles reading downfield routes and tracking the deep ball.
How other scouting services rate Damon Miller (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
445.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
111.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.