Ventrell Miller facts for kids

Ventrell Miller was born on January 15, 1999. He is an American professional football player. He plays as a linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars team in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Florida Gators.

Early Life and High School Football

Ventrell Miller grew up in Lakeland, Florida. He went to Kathleen High School there. During his time in high school, he was a talented football player. In his junior year, he made 104 tackles. In his senior year, he had 50 tackles. After high school, he decided to play college football at the University of Florida.

College Football Career

Ventrell Miller joined the Florida Gators in 2017. In 2018, he played in all 13 games for the team. He made 15 tackles and had one sack. He also made an interception and ran it back 82 yards for a touchdown. This means he scored points for his team!

In 2019, Ventrell became a starting player. He started in 11 out of 12 games. He finished that season with 55 tackles and three sacks. He continued to be a starter in his junior year in 2020.

Professional Football Career

Ventrell Miller was chosen by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2023 NFL draft. He was picked in the fourth round, as the 121st player overall. This was a big step in his football career.

Unfortunately, on August 29, 2023, Ventrell was placed on injured reserve. This means he was unable to play for a period due to an injury.