Von Miller

The MVP of Super Bowl 50 and the Broncos' all-time sack leader.

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Vonnie B'VSean Miller (born March 26, 1989) is an American professional football linebacker. He was selected by the Denver Broncos with the second overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft. Miller has been a five-time All-Pro selection (three first-team, two second-team) and eight-time Pro Bowl selection during his career. As of 2025, he has the most career sacks in Broncos history with 110.5. At the conclusion of the 2015 NFL season, Miller was named the MVP of Super Bowl 50.

Quick Facts

Current team: Dallas Cowboys
Position: Outside linebacker
Born: 26 March 1989
Birthplace: DeSoto, Texas, U.S.
High school: DeSoto
College: Texas A&M (2007–2010)
Draft year: 2011
Draft round: 1

Lore & Background

Miller arrived in Denver as the second overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft, a selection that surprised some experts because the Broncos were switching to a 4–3 defense, which seemed counterintuitive to his strengths. Former Broncos quarterback John Elway, the executive vice president of the franchise, said Miller is 'a type of guy that comes around every 10 years.' Miller wore number 58 in honor of Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas. In his first career play from scrimmage, on September 12, 2011, he made a tackle against the Oakland Raiders. He was named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year after recording 11.5 sacks, 19 quarterback hits, and 29 quarterback hurries in 907 snaps. In 2012, he broke a Denver Broncos record of 17 sacks previously held by Elvis Dumervil, finishing with 18.5 sacks and being named first-team All-Pro. In 2013, Miller was suspended six games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. His season ended prematurely when he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on December 22, 2013. Without Miller, the Broncos reached Super Bowl XLVIII but lost 43–8 to the Seattle Seahawks.

Reader's Guide

During his tenure with Denver, Miller transformed into one of the league's most feared pass rushers. Selected second overall in 2011, he immediately anchored a defense that complemented Peyton Manning's prolific offense. His career highlights include being named MVP of Super Bowl 50, where he recorded three sacks and a strip-sack that shifted momentum. He finished the 2012 season third in sacks with 18.5, breaking a Denver Broncos record of 17 previously held by Elvis Dumervil. He was named first-team All-Pro in 2012. In 2013, he was suspended six games for violating league policy after attempting to cheat a drug test. He returned to play but tore his ACL on December 22, 2013. Miller was a seven-time All-Pro selection and eight-time Pro Bowl selection during his career.

Did You Know?

Miller was the highest-selected linebacker since LaVar Arrington went number two to the Washington Redskins in 2000.
Miller graduated with a degree in poultry science and raises chickens in his spare time.