[1] He attended Alexandria Senior High School, where he won two varsity letters and was a starting offensive tackle and long snapper.
[4] He was named one of the top 24 recruits in the state by the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate and committed to play college football for the LSU Tigers over a number of other offers.
[4] Considered small for tackle at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 250 pounds (110 kg), he moved to guard and also practiced at center as a freshman in 1986.
[4] In spring practice prior to the 1987 season, Miller began as the first-team center due to injuries to several others at the position.
[9] He graduated from LSU with a bachelor's degree in general studies and ended his college football career having been twice named the Tigers' offensive lineman of the year.
[1] He was waived by the Lions in early May 1993 and was then claimed by the New York Giants, although they later released him in August 1993, ending his playing career.
[10] He then joined the Northwestern State Demons and was their offensive line coach from 1997 to 1999, helping them win two conference championships.
[20] Miller became the offensive line coach for the Utah Utes in 2009 and, after two seasons there, left for the same role with the Memphis Tigers in 2011.