57 Facts About Heath Miller

Heath Miller was born on October 22,1982 in Richlands, Virginia.

Heath Miller attended Honaker High School and lived in Swords Creek, Virginia.

Heath Miller played quarterback for the Honaker Tigers high school football team, where he earned the Associated Press Player of the Year honor as a senior and was a two-time AP All-State selection.

Heath Miller earned the All-Southwest Virginia first-team honors at quarterback and was a second-team all-state selection at defensive back, adding Region D Offensive Player of the Year accolades.

Heath Miller was a forward on the basketball team where he earned the All-District and All-Region honors.

Heath Miller attended the University of Virginia, where he played for coach Al Groh's Virginia Cavaliers football team from 2001 to 2004.

Originally signed to play quarterback, Heath Miller made the transition to the tight end position during his redshirt freshman year.

Heath Miller scored touchdowns in each of his first five games at Virginia, setting a school season record for tight ends and led Atlantic Coast Conference tight ends in receiving all three seasons of his college career.

Heath Miller threw one pass during his college career, connecting with fellow tight end Patrick Estes for a touchdown against South Carolina in 2002.

Heath Miller caught a touchdown pass in the same game.

Heath Miller ended the 2002 season with 33 receptions, 327 receiving yards, 9 touchdown catches, and 1 touchdown pass, leading all ACC tight ends in touchdowns and receptions.

Heath Miller was voted second-team All-ACC and first-team Freshman All-American First by The Sporting News.

Heath Miller opened the 2003 season with 5 receptions, 54 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown against Duke.

Heath Miller followed the performance with 3 catches for 51 yards against Western Michigan and 3 catches for 17 yards against South Carolina.

Heath Miller caught a 15-yard pass in the closing minute to set up the game-winning field goal.

Heath Miller won the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week Award for this performance.

Heath Miller scored the first touchdown in 2003 Continental Tire Bowl against the Pittsburgh, a 52-yard pass from Matt Schaub.

Heath Miller finished the 2002 season with an ACC record of 70 receptions and 835 receiving yards.

Heath Miller was voted second-team All-American by College Football News and first-team All-ACC.

Heath Miller caught 3 passes for 45 yards and a touchdown against Temple, extending his streak of consecutive games with at least one catch to 22.

Heath Miller had 4 catches for 55 yards and a score in a Thursday night win against Clemson.

Heath Miller played his final college game against Fresno State in the 2004 MPC Computer Bowl.

Heath Miller led the team with 5 catches and 66 receiving yards.

Heath Miller was named unanimous first-team All-American for the 2004 season and was voted first-team All-ACC.

Heath Miller became the first ACC player to win the John Mackey Award given to the top college tight end.

Heath Miller ended his college career with ACC records for most career receptions, yards and touchdowns by a tight end.

Heath Miller finished second in receptions, seventh in yards, and fourth in touchdown receptions for all positions.

Heath Miller skipped his senior season to enter the 2005 NFL draft, becoming the fifth player in school history to enter the draft early.

Heath Miller was the third tight end drafted by Pittsburgh in the first round in 15 years.

Heath Miller entered training camp competing with veterans Jerame Tuman and Matt Kranchick for the starting tight end position.

Heath Miller was named the starting tight end to begin the regular season.

Heath Miller finished his rookie season with 39 receptions for 459 yards and six touchdowns.

Heath Miller was held without a catch during the game.

Heath Miller remained as the starter to begin the regular season, beating out Tuman and Tim Euhus.

Heath Miller finished the season with 34 catches for 393 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games and 16 starts.

Heath Miller was named the starting tight end by Mike Tomlin after beating out Jerame Tuman, Matt Spaeth, and Jonathan Dekker.

In 2007, Heath Miller set new career highs for touchdowns, receptions, and receiving yards and played in all 16 games.

Heath Miller missed the next two games due to the injury.

Heath Miller finished the 2008 season with a total of 48 receptions for 514 receiving yards and was limited to three touchdowns in 14 games and 14 starts.

Heath Miller's first touchdown reception of the season was a six-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger.

Heath Miller finished with 76 receptions for 789 yards and six touchdowns and started all 16 games.

Heath Miller was selected to his first Pro Bowl on January 25,2009, replacing the Colts' tight end Dallas Clark who participated in the Super Bowl XLIV.

Heath Miller began the regular season being named the Pittsburgh Steelers captain for the offense.

Heath Miller finished the regular season with 42 receptions, 512 receiving yards, and two touchdowns in 14 starts.

Heath Miller became the Steelers' all-time leader in career receptions for a tight end, passing Elbie Nickel and moved into the top 5 on the Steelers' all-time receptions list.

Heath Miller finished the regular season with 51 receptions, 651 receiving yards, and two touchdowns while starting all 16 games.

Heath Miller was placed on injured-reserve for the remainder of the season and was selected to the Pro Bowl.

Heath Miller finished the season with 71 receptions for 816 yards and 8 touchdowns, career highs for receiving yards and touchdowns.

Heath Miller finished the season with 58 receptions for 593 receiving yards and a touchdown in 14 games.

Heath Miller was scheduled to cost the Steelers $9.2 million towards the cap but it was reduced to $6.5 million, with Miller earning $1.02 million in 2014.

Heath Miller caught his 500th career reception during the game.

Heath Miller finished the 2014 season with 66 receptions for 761 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 16 starts.

On November 15,2015, Heath Miller was named the backup quarterback against the Cleveland Browns after the starting quarterback Landry Jones sprained his ankle.

Heath Miller finished his last season with 60 receptions for 535 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 15 games and 15 starts.

On February 19,2016, Heath Miller announced his retirement from football after an 11-season career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Heath Miller has participated in the Salvation Army and WTAE TV's Annual Mini Golf Classic as host.

Heath Miller has been involved in charities such as fashion shows and high school fundraising basketball games.