Christen Miller

NFL Draft Profile: Christen Miller

Position: Defensive Tackle (3-Tech/DI) | School: Georgia | Class: Redshirt Junior

Height: 6'4" | Weight: 310 lbs | Archetype: Balance

College Career Summary

Christen Miller arrived at Georgia as a highly touted four-star recruit and spent his first two seasons developing behind a legendary rotation of first-round talent. After a breakout 2024 campaign where he recorded 27 tackles and 3.5 TFLs despite a shoulder injury, Miller entered the 2025 season as the undisputed leader of the Bulldogs' interior. His 2025 season was a showcase of consistency and durability, anchored by a high football IQ and the "Georgia Standard" of gap discipline. While his counting stats aren't as gaudy as an edge rusher's, his 82.2 PFF grade and role as the lone veteran on a young defensive front have made him a focal point for NFL scouts.

Highlight Career Stats (through 2025):

• Games Played: 40

• Total Tackles: 68 (27 in 2025)

• Tackles for Loss (TFL): 10.5 (3.0 in 2025)

• Sacks: 4.0 (1.5 in 2025)

• Pass Breakups: 2

2025 Season Game-by-Game Grades

Opponent	Stats	Grade	Key Performance Note
Marshall	0 Tackles	B-	Controlled double teams; stats don't reflect his gap-clearing work.
Austin Peay	0 Tackles	B	Played limited snaps; kept the middle clean for the second unit.
@ Tennessee	0 Tackles, 0.5 TFL	B+	Massive 4th-quarter pressure; assisted on a crucial short-yardage stop.
No. 11 Alabama	1 Tackle	C+	Struggled to maintain leverage against a mobile QB and elite interior guards.
Kentucky	0 Tackles	B	Solid "anchor" game; held the A-gap against a physical run scheme.
@ Auburn	4 Tackles, 1.0 TFL	A	Most active game of the year; displayed elite Pursuit on outside runs.
No. 6 Ole Miss	1 Tackle	B-	Neutralized the interior, but Ole Miss's quick pass game minimized his rush.
Florida	1 Tackle	B	Physically dominant but high pad level led to a few lost reps.
@ Miss. State	3 Tackles, 0.5 TFL	B+	High-motor performance; recorded a career-high (tie) in tackles.
No. 14 Texas	0 Tackles	A-	PFF standout; occupied three blockers on several passing downs.
Charlotte	1 Tackle	B	Controlled the line of scrimmage; did his job with zero flash.
@ No. 24 GA Tech	1 Tackle, 1.0 Sack	A+	Sealed the win with a sack and TFL on the final drive.
No. 11 Alabama (SEC)	0 Tackles	B+	Redeemed himself from the first matchup with elite gap discipline.

Scouting Report

Strengths

• First-Step Quickness: Possesses a "twitchy" explosiveness that is rare for a 310 lb frame. His Acceleration allows him to shoot gaps before the guard can set.

• Hand Usage: Technically advanced. He uses his "heavy hands" to chop and swipe effectively, showing a deep Pass Rush tool bag.

• Mental Toughness: Fought back from labrum surgery in the spring of 2025 to start every game and lead a young unit.

• Scheme Versatility: Comfortable as a 1-tech space-eater or a 3-tech disruptor.

Weaknesses

• Pad Level: At 6'4", he has a tendency to "rise up" too quickly out of his stance, losing the leverage battle to shorter, squatter interior linemen.

• Inconsistent Finishing: While he generates significant pressure, he often misses the sack by a half-step, needing to improve his "closing" speed.

• Run Block Shred: Occasionally gets stuck on double teams longer than you'd like to see from a Top-50 prospect.

Scheme Fit: Ideal as an Interior Penetrator (3-Tech) in a 4-3 front or a 5-Tech in a 3-4 system.

NFL Comparison: Sebastian Joseph-Day / Justin Madubuike

Scout’s Final Word & Projection

Intangibles: 19/20 | Physical Tools: 17/20 | Attributes: 16/20 | Athleticism: 18/20 | IQ: 17/20

Final Grade: 87/100

Christen Miller is the "glue" player every NFL defensive line coach wants. He is a high-character Leadership figure who prioritizes Team Player goals over individual stats. While he may never be a 10-sack player, his ability to disrupt the pocket and anchor against the run makes him a safe, high-floor prospect. His performance against Georgia Tech in the 2025 regular-season finale proved he can be a "clutch" performer when the game is on the line.

Draft Projection: 1st - 2nd Round (Top 50 Lock)