Barron Miles facts for kids
Miles with the Calgary Stampeders in 2025
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| Position: | Defensive backs coach |
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| Born: | January 1, 1972 Roselle, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 182 lb (83 kg) |
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| High school: | Roselle (NJ) Abraham Clark |
| College: | Nebraska |
| NFL Draft: | 1995 / Round: 6 / Pick: 199 |
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Barron Miles is an American football coach and a former player. He was born on January 1, 1972. He played as a defensive back for 12 years in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Barron Miles is famous for his amazing records. He is tied for second place in CFL history with 66 interceptions. He also holds the record for the most blocked kicks with 13. In 2018, he was honored by being inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
Today, he works as the defensive backs coach for the Calgary Stampeders. He has also been a defensive coordinator for other CFL teams like the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks.
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Early Life and High School Football
Barron Miles grew up in Roselle, New Jersey. He started playing football in high school at Abraham Clark High School. He was a talented player, playing both offense and defense for his team.
College Football Career
Barron Miles played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He was one of the best cornerbacks and special teams players in the school's history.
- National Champion: In 1994, he helped his team, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, win the NCAA college football national championship. This was a huge win for the team and their coach, Tom Osborne.
- Top Player: He was recognized as an All-Big Eight player in both 1993 and 1994.
- Record Breaker: Miles is still one of Nebraska's top players for breaking up passes. He also set a school record by blocking seven punts during his college career.
Professional Playing Career
Barron Miles had a long and successful career in professional football.
Starting in the NFL and NFL Europe
In 1995, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Barron Miles. However, he got a serious knee injury during a preseason game. This injury kept him from making the team. In 1997, he played for the Frankfurt Galaxy in NFL Europa.
Time with the Montreal Alouettes
Miles joined the Montreal Alouettes in 1998. He quickly made a big impression.
- Rookie of the Year: In his first year, he won the CFL East Division Rookie of the Year Award.
- All-Star Seasons: He played seven seasons with the Alouettes. During this time, he was named a CFL All-Star three times: in 1999, 2000, and 2002.
Playing for the BC Lions
In 2005, Miles moved to the BC Lions. He became a key player for them.
- Leading Interceptions: In 2005, he started almost every game as a safety. He led the Lions with six interceptions, which was the fourth-highest in the CFL that year.
- CFL Leader in Interceptions: In 2006, Miles had an incredible season. He led the entire CFL with 10 interceptions. He returned two of these for touchdowns.
- Grey Cup Champion: In 2006, he helped the BC Lions win the 94th Grey Cup Championship. They defeated his former team, the Montreal Alouettes, with a score of 25-14.
- Blocked Kick Record: On August 7, 2009, Miles set a new CFL record. He became the all-time leader in blocked kicks with 13. This happened when he blocked an extra point against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Barron Miles was named a CFL All-Star five times during his career as a defensive back. He ended his playing career with 66 interceptions.
Coaching Career
After his successful playing career, Barron Miles became a football coach.
Early Coaching Roles
Miles started coaching in 2009 with the Senior Varsity Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers. He then spent 11 years as an assistant defensive coach and defensive backs coach for four different teams in the CFL.
Defensive Coordinator Roles
- Montreal Alouettes: In 2021, Miles was named the defensive coordinator for the Montreal Alouettes. He continued in this role at the start of the 2022 season but left the team in July 2022.
- Bishop's Gaiters: In August 2022, he became the defensive coordinator for the Bishop's Gaiters.
- Ottawa Redblacks: On December 5, 2022, Miles was hired as the defensive coordinator for the Ottawa Redblacks. He held this position for two seasons, leaving the team in November 2024.
Current Coaching Position
On December 16, 2024, Barron Miles was named the defensive backs coach for the Calgary Stampeders.
Personal Life
Barron Miles is married to Jennifer. They have three children named Raven, Barron Jr., and Ava.
