Von B’VSean Miller Jr (1989- )

August 03, 2020 
/ Contributed By: Samuel Momodu

Von Miller

Von Miller during a Denver Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders game

Courtesy Jeffrey Beall (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Von B’VSean Miller Jr. is an outside linebacker for the Denver (Colorado) Broncos for the National Football League (NFL). Miller was born on March 26, 1989 to Von Miller Sr. and Gloria Miller in Dallas, Texas. Miller attended DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas where he played for the DeSoto Eagles High School football team. He also was on the school track team During his junior year in high school. Miller’s record was 37 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 7 sacks and 12 quarterback hurries. During his senior year, he was named the District 8-5A Defensive MVP because of his 76 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 6 sacks. Miller graduated from DeSoto High School in 2007.

Miller was heavily recruited by many universities including Florida, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech. Miller decided to play for the Texas A&M Aggies football team. During his Freshman year, he played the defensive end position and was named Freshman All-Big-12 by The Sporting News. During his Sophomore year, he played the weakside linebacker position. During his Junior year, he was named first team All-Big-12 at defensive end and a first-team All-American by Sporting News and Sports Illustrated. During his senior year, Miller switched position to a 3-4 outsider linebacker. Early in the season, however, he suffered a high ankle sprain and was out first six games. Despite the injury, he was able to play for the rest of the season. In his senior year, he was made All-Big 12 honors, won the Butkus Awards as the nation top linebacker, and was named first team All-American. Miller also gained first team All-American honors from Pro Football Weekly, ESPN.com, Associated Press, Scout.com, and the Walter Camp organization. In 2011 Miller graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science.

After graduating, Miller entered the 2011 NFL Draft and was taken by the Denver Broncos second overall. During his time playing with the Broncos, Miller has been a 8-time Pro-Bowler, AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, 3-time First-Team All-Pro and 4-time Second team All-Pro. Miller’s best moment in his NFL career came when he helped the Broncos win their third Super Bowl Championship again the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 (2016). Miller won his first Super Bowl Championship and was named Super Bowl MVP. His NFL career continues as of 2020.

In 2012, Miller created Von Vision, a non-profit organization whose main purpose was to provide eye exams and glasses for the youth of the city of Denver. The organization also hosts two events each year called Von Vision Day and Von Miller Back to School Vision Day. Miller is currently single and does not have children. In April 2020, Miller tested positive for COVID-19, the coronavirus.

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Samuel Momodu Graduation Photo

Samuel Momodu, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, received his Associate of Arts Degree in History from Nashville State Community College in December 2014 and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Tennessee State University in May 2016. He received his Master of Arts Degree in history from Southern New Hampshire University in June 2019.

Momodu’s main areas of research interest are African and African American History. His passion for learning Black history led him to contribute numerous entries to BlackPast.org for the last few years. Momodu has also worked as a history tour guide at President Andrew Jackson’s plantation home near Nashville, the Hermitage. He is currently an instructor at Tennessee State University. His passion for history has also helped him continue his education. In 2024, he received his Ph.D. in History from Liberty University, writing a dissertation titled The Protestant Vatican: Black Churches Involvement in the Nashville Civil Rights Movement 1865-1972. He hopes to use his Ph.D. degree to become a university professor or professional historian.

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Momodu, S. (2020, August 03). Von B’VSean Miller Jr (1989- ). BlackPast.org. https://new.blackpast.org/african-american-history/von-bvsean-miller-jr-1989/

Source of the Author's Information:

“Von Miller,” Pro Football Reference, https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillVo00.htm; “Von Miller,” The Denver Broncos, https://www.denverbroncos.com/team/players-roster/von-miller/; “Von Miller,” Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Von-Miller.

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