2026 NFL Scouting Report: Christian Miller

Prospect Summary:

With Georgia loaded along the defensive line, it took some time for Miller to work his way onto the field. After redshirting in 2022, Miller was a backup in 2023. In 2024, he started 10 games and totaled 27 tackles with 3.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, and one pass broken up. In his final season with Georgia, Miller started all 14 games and recorded 23 tackles with four tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks.

For the NFL, Miller is a strong and tough run defender at the point of attack, who is a reliable nose tackle on the inside of the defensive line. He is adept at stacking blocks at the point of attack and maintaining his gap integrity. Miller plays with good leverage, which makes it hard for blockers to push him back, and he does a good job of shedding blocks to pursue ball carriers. Miller could stand to improve his base to handle double teams and bump blocks from pro linemen.

In the pass rush, Miller shows a nice burst to close when he gets free, and he fights hard through the whistle. Miller is not a dynamic rusher who will overwhelm guards with power or devastating speed. Hence, he may not be a starter in the sub package in the NFL, and his lack of pass rush production could lead to him being a solid starting nose tackle, but not a special starter.

In the 2026 NFL Draft, Miller is likely to be a second-round pick with an outside chance of sneaking into the first round. Check out my latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft to see where Miller is projected.