Christen Miller — DL | Georgia | 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report

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The Short Version

Christen Miller is a prototypical 3-technique interior defensive lineman who plays with impressive leverage and first-step quickness for a 310-pound player. He's a legitimate two-way threat — capable of winning one-on-one in both run defense and as an interior pass rusher — and he proved it against elite SEC and CFP competition. The case against him is relatively thin on highlight production (1.5 sacks in 2024), but the film tells a different story: Miller was constantly creating disruption and winning the point of attack. Dynasty teams need to get comfortable evaluating impact that doesn't always show up in the box score; Miller's value is in making the interior of an NFL offense miserable from snap one.

Measurables & Background

| Attribute | Value |

|-----------|-------|

| Position | DL (3-tech / Shade Nose) |

| School | University of Georgia |

| Class | Redshirt Junior |

| Age | 21 |

| Height | 6'4" |

| Weight | 310 lbs |

| Jersey | #52 |

| 2024 Stats | 27 TKL, 1.5 Sacks, 1 PD |

| Recruiting/Pedigree | SEC starter, heavy rotation contributor on Georgia's elite DL pipeline |

| Notable Games | vs. Ole Miss, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas (SEC), Notre Dame (Sugar Bowl/CFP) |

Film Sources Reviewed

| Source | Frames | Key Content |

|--------|--------|-------------|

| NFL Film Room — Christen Miller College Football Highlights \| Georgia Defensive Tackle \| NFL Draft Film (4:00) | 18 | Game action vs. Ole Miss, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Notre Dame; run defense, gap integrity, pass rush reps, red-zone and short-yardage situations |

| The Draft Hub — 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: DT Christen Miller (Georgia) (6:20) | 18 | Broadcast angle film vs. Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Charlotte; portrait/sideline profile; NFL comp overlay |

| NFL on CBS — Former NFL GM Says Georgia DL Jumps Off The Tape (8:41) | 19 | CBS Sports studio segment with Ryan Wilson and Ran Carthon (former NFL GM); 2024 stat card; action photo vs. Notre Dame; DL Rankings context (#3 overall DL on CBS Summer Scouting board) |

What The Film Shows

1. Pass Rush Moves & Interior Pressure — **B+ / 8.0**

Miller's pass rush is the most pleasant surprise on tape. He's not just a two-gap run stuffer who clogs lanes and waits; he actively attacks offensive linemen with an explosive first step. Against Texas (film_013, film_014), with Georgia up 20-0 in the first half and Texas running two-minute drill, Miller still drove inside — the pocket had collapsed from the interior with Miller at the center of it. His rush is currently built around a power/push concept: he gets his hands inside early, locks out, and drives blockers backward into the lap of the quarterback.

The ceiling here is as a legitimate 3-tech pocket disruptor. He's not spinning or speed-rushing from the interior yet, but the raw power of his bull rush forces guards and centers into panic mode. On 3rd & 8 vs. Kentucky (film_010), he was lined up in what appeared to be a penetrating 3-tech alignment specifically for the passing down — Georgia trusted him in that role. Against Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl (film_016, film_017), he fired off the snap with impressive quickness, getting his hands on the blocker's chest before the blocker could establish his set.

The refinement of a counter move — a short-set step or a push-pull to redirect — would take this grade to A-range.

2. First Step & Motor — **A- / 9.0**

This is Miller's best trait, full stop. His first-step explosion off the ball is consistently ahead of offensive linemen. Frame after frame across all three film sources shows Miller initiating contact at or past the line of scrimmage, not absorbing contact behind it. Pre-snap stance analysis (broadcast_007, broadcast_008, film_006, film_009) shows a coiled, weight-forward stance that converts immediately into explosive lateral or vertical movement at the snap.

Motor is exceptional. On the Tennessee game (film_007 — 4th quarter, Georgia leading 24-17), the game is in hand and Miller is still driving. The CBS segment with Ran Carthon (highlights_001 through highlights_008) specifically highlighted this relentlessness — a former GM calling it out by name is notable. He's not a player who coasts when the game is decided; he's pushing through blocks, chasing outside zone runs laterally, and arriving at the pile with speed (broadcast_005). That kind of effort pattern in college is the strongest predictor of sustained NFL value.

3. Run Defense — **A / 9.2**

This is where Miller is already an NFL-ready product. His ability to hold the point of attack against single blocks is excellent; his ability to anchor against double teams — the true test for a DT — is legitimately impressive. In the Ole Miss game (film_001, film_002, film_003), the Rebels were averaging 7.2 yards per play early, but Miller wasn't getting pushed around; he was low in the pile, controlling his gap, and limiting cutback lanes. The Ole Miss offense eventually slowed, and Miller's interior hold was part of why.

Against Tennessee at 2nd & 1 in the 3rd quarter — tied game, 17-17 — the broadcast highlighted Miller (red circle, broadcast_010) in a short-yardage situation. His alignment was tight, hands ready, base low. That's the call when you need to trust your DT to not give an inch. He delivered. In red-zone situations (broadcast_003, broadcast_004 — goal-line sequences), the evidence is the same: Miller is a reliable plug in the A and B gaps who won't get moved and won't miss his assignment.

He does a solid job fighting through zone blocks as well — he doesn't get washed completely out of the play on wide-zone looks, showing above-average lateral movement for 310 pounds (film_007, film_008, broadcast_005).

4. Length & Power — **B+ / 8.3**

At 6'4" / 310 lbs, Miller has ideal NFL DT dimensions. His arm length (not officially measured) appears to be a significant asset based on frame images — he's able to keep blockers off his frame and create separation when he wants. The sideline portrait (broadcast_001, broadcast_002) confirms a thick, wide-shouldered build with a long upper body, consistent with a player who will maintain his weight class at the next level without sacrificing athleticism.

His power at the point of contact is evident in the Texas game (film_013) and Notre Dame game (film_015, film_016): he doesn't get stonewalled. He drives blockers backward. His bull rush carries real push threat, meaning offensive lines can't simply let him engage — they have to actively fight to hold ground. For a 21-year-old entering the NFL, that's the physical profile you want: room to add strength while already winning with the body he has.

The only slight knock: in the rare instances when blockers can engage him high and stand him up (a couple of plays in the Tennessee game, film_004, film_005), he struggles to re-establish leverage quickly. He needs to become more consistent about playing with a knee bend in the engagement phase.

5. Versatility — **B / 7.5**

Miller played multiple interior alignments at Georgia — nose (shade), 3-technique (outside shade of guard), and 4i (inside shade of tackle). That's genuine versatility for an interior DT, and it signals that the Georgia defensive staff trusted him enough to slide him around the front based on matchup. Against passing downs (film_010, film_014), he was on the field as an interior rusher. Against short yardage (film_006), he was anchoring in the box. Against standard downs, he rotated between shade nose and 3-tech.

What he's not is an outside rusher or a hybrid edge player. He's exclusively an interior DT. But within that universe, his alignment flexibility makes him a legitimate three-down player in the right scheme — specifically a one-gap attacking system (think 4-2-5 base) that will free him up to pursue and penetrate rather than two-gap and occupy. He's less suited to a traditional 3-4 scheme where nose tackles are asked to eat two gaps and stay blocked.

Strengths Summary

Concerns & Risks

NFL Comp

Primary Comp: Zach Allen (Denver Broncos, #98) — The broadcast frames (broadcast_015, broadcast_016 in the Draft Hub segment) include a photo of a Broncos #98 as the comparison image, and it's a reasonable read. Like Allen, Miller projects as a 3-tech with run-stopping chops and the pass-rush upside to generate consistent interior pressure without necessarily piling up sacks. Allen is a productive, if not flashy, interior disruptor who earned his way into a legitimate starting role and contract — that's a strong floor for Miller.

Secondary Comp: Quinnen Williams (early career) — Not saying Miller is Quinnen Williams; he's not. But the archetype is similar: big-bodied, explosive 3-tech who generates pocket disruption through superior first-step quickness and power rather than tricks. Williams was more explosive and more refined at the same age. Miller is a lower-end version of that archetype — a player with a clear starting path and Pro Bowl upside if the pass-rush move development clicks. The ceiling here is a legitimate difference-maker at the three-technique in the right system.

Bottom Line

Christen Miller is exactly what dynasty managers should target in the mid-first-round range: a polished, SEC-seasoned interior defensive lineman with the physical profile and competitive traits to contribute on day one. His value won't pop on fantasy-adjacent stats — DTs never move the needle that way — but his real-world impact on a defensive front will be immediate and durable. Land him in a one-gap attacking scheme and he'll be a starting DT for the next decade.

SCOUT SCORE

Score: 80/100

Projected Pick: R1, Pick 25-35 / early Day 2

Film Score: 80 / 100

Christen Miller Scouting Report - Scout 2 (Contrarian View)

The Short Version

Miller's a twitched-up freak with Von Miller bloodlines, but the hype train is off the rails—he's a Day 2 run-stuffer who flashes pass-rush but lacks the polish to dominate NFL trenches. Overdraft risk if boards chase traits over tape.

Measurables & Background

| Trait | Detail |

|----------------|-------------------------|

| Height | 6'3.5" |

| Weight | 267 lbs |

| Arm Length | 34" |

| 40 Time | 5.05 est. |

| Age (Draft) | 20 |

| Class | RS Freshman (2026) |

| Hometown | Warner Robins, GA |

| Recruiting | 5-star (No. 1 DT, No. 8 overall) |

| Relation | Cousin of Von Miller |

| 2024 Stats | 27 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 PD |

Film Sources

| Source | Description | Duration | Frames |

|--------|-------------|----------|--------|

| NFL Film Room Highlights | College highlights montage | 4:00 | film_001-018 |

| Draft Hub Profile | Broadcast game cuts, analysis | 6:20 | broadcast_001-018 |

| NFL on CBS Scouting Report | Expert breakdown w/ tape | 8:41 | highlights_001-019 |

Film Analysis

Focused on 5 key DT traits (3-tech/5-tech hybrid). Graded vs. top competition (SEC). Overall: B (Explosive but inconsistent finisher).

Strengths

Concerns

Dynasty Outlook (1-3 Year Window)

Day 1 rotational 3-tech in 4-3 (e.g., Philly, Det). Yr1: 25% snaps run D. Yr2: Starter if adds moves. Best in gap/power schemes; avoid zone-heavy teams. Trade-up stash for contenders.

NFL Comp

Floor: Jordan Davis-lite (power anchor, limited rush).

Ceiling: Jalen Carter (if refines hands/pad level).

Bottom Line

Legit top-50 talent with star traits, but tape screams boom/bust—not the "jumps off screen" R1 lock pundits peddle. Buy low in Rd2.

SCOUT SCORE

Score: 82/100

Projected Pick: R2, Pick 40-60

Film Score: 82 / 100