31 Facts About Ernie Mills

Ernie Mills was born in Dunnellon, Florida and attended Dunnellon High School.

Ernie Mills was a two-way player at cornerback and running back.

Ernie Mills earned a second-team All-state selection at defensive back.

Ernie Mills accepted a football scholarship from the University of Florida, where he was a four-year letterman for head coaches Galen Hall and Steve Spurrier's Florida Gators football teams from 1987 to 1990.

Ernie Mills totaled 9 receptions for 153 yards and no touchdowns.

Ernie Mills collected 19 receptions for 404 yards, a 21.3-yard average and 3 receiving touchdowns.

Ernie Mills tied tight end Kirk Kirkpatrick for the team lead with 770 yards receiving, while making 41 receptions, 10 receiving touchdowns.

Ernie Mills graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in exercise and sport sciences in 1990.

Ernie Mills was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1991 NFL draft.

Ernie Mills scored his first touchdown, after recovering a New England Patriots punt.

Ernie Mills had 4 receptions for 61 yards against the Houston Oilers.

Ernie Mills made 8 receptions for 93 yards in the divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.

Ernie Mills missed the season finale against the Cleveland Browns with a sprained knee.

Ernie Mills had 6 receptions for 84 yards against the Houston Oilers.

Ernie Mills made 4 receptions for 60 yards and one touchdown in the Wild Card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Ernie Mills missed the second game against the Cleveland Browns with a hamstring injury.

Ernie Mills had 3 receptions for 98 yards against the Miami Dolphins.

Ernie Mills increased his production in the playoffs, beginning with 5 receptions for 117 yards in the divisional playoff game against the Cleveland Browns.

Ernie Mills had 8 receptions for 106 yards in the AFC Championship game against the San Diego Chargers.

Ernie Mills set franchise records with 54 kickoff returns for 1,306 yards.

Ernie Mills had 5 receptions for 66 yards and one touchdown against the Buffalo Bills.

Ernie Mills made 3 receptions for 52 yards, including setting up the game winning touchdown with 1:38 minutes remaining in the AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Ernie Mills collected 7 receptions for 92 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Ernie Mills had a disappointing season, playing in just 10 games, while collecting 11 receptions for 127 yards and one touchdown.

Ernie Mills had 5 receptions and 66 yards against the Los Angeles Rams.

Ernie Mills registered 28 receptions for 479 yards and 4 receiving touchdowns.

Ernie Mills had his first career regular-season 100-yard game against the Carolina Panthers, making 5 receptions for 110 yards and one touchdown.

Ernie Mills suffered a lacerated small intestine in the eleventh game of the season, on a hit by the Seahawks Fred Thomas.

Ernie Mills finished the season as the team's fourth leading receiver with 30 receptions for 325 yards.

Ernie Mills finished his nine-year NFL career with 196 receptions for 2,934 yards, 20 receiving touchdowns and 80 kickoff returns for 1,818 yards.

From 2007 to 2012, Ernie Mills was the wide receivers coach for the Jacksonville University football team.