MOBILE, Ala. – Jackson State University LB
Aubrey Miller Jr. concluded an impressive week of practices in the Reese's Senior Bowl Saturday at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Miller Jr. recorded seven tackles, and made his presence felt on the game's first play, hustling 25 yards downfield to make a big hit and tackle for the American Team, which lost 27-10 to the National Team.
Miller was the defensive anchor in helping JSU football to an undefeated regular season and second consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference championship. Among his numerous awards, Miller has been named to several All-SWAC teams along with being named SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, BOXTOROW HBCU All-America and National Defensive Player of the Year, Associated Press FCS All-America, and Stats Perform FCS All-America, AFCA All-America, and Athlon Sports All-America.
Miller, who was also a Buck Buchanan Award finalist as Stats Perform FCS Defensive Player of the Year, made 112 tackles (59 solo), with two sacks, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, four quarterback hits, five pass breakups, and one touchdown. He recorded eight+ tackles in a game seven times, including four 10+ tackle games. Miller tied a career-high with 19 tackles against Texas Southern, made 17 tackles against Alabama A&M, and 11 tackles at Alcorn. He also scored a touchdown on a 19-yard fumble return against Florida A&M.
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