Source: Elisa Mitton, Windsor Sports Info / Photo credit Edwin Tam
Name: Stephon Miller
University: Windsor
Hometown: Pickering, Ont.
High school / Cegep: Pine Ridge High School
Position: Defensive Line
Academic program: Business Administration
Year of eligibility: 5
Height: 6-3
Weight: 235
Key stats 2013: 31 tackles in six games played, including a team high 10.5 tackles in Windsor overtime win over Laurier on September 28th.
CFL Draft: Drafted in the sixth round (46th overall) in the 2014 draft by the Ottawa Redblacks
Entering his fifth year with the Lancer Football program, Miller is expected to make a big splash in the OUA in 2014. As a core veteran in the defensive group, Miller has shown big-play potential in the past which will be an important facet of the offense this fall.
In 2013, the Pickering, ON native was fourth on the Lancer defense with 31 total tackles and six sacks in six regular season games.
Miller was one of two Lancers drafted in the 2014 CFL draft, when he was selected 46th overall by the expansion Ottawa Redblacks.
Always motivating teammates to take it to the next level, Stephon is an outstanding team leader who has a high off-season commitment to the speed and conditioning program.
Stephon has been instrumental in keeping teammates focused and he is well respected by his fellow teammates and coaches for his strong work ethic.
Head Coach Joe D’Amore on Stephon: “Stephon is a player who has developed his skills over the last 4 years and being drafted was a testament to his hard work and dedication,” said Coach D’Amore. “I believe Stephon is going to solidify himself this season as one of the top pass rushers in the OUA. He will be a leader of the defensive front and is poise to be a candidate for all-Canadian honours."