After playing college football for Clemson Tigers, he was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL draft.
He also starred in track, and was the state long jump champion as a junior, along with running a personal best of 10.48 seconds on the 100 meter dash.
For his efforts, Miller earned a Pro Bowl selection as the AFC's kick returner.
In a Thursday Night Football game against the San Diego Chargers, Miller had a 92-yard kick return for a touchdown at the end of the first half.
After visiting the Tennessee Titans in the off-season, Justin Miller signed a two-year contract with the Oakland Raiders.
[3] He was expected to replace Leon Washington, who had a season-ending injury during week 7 against the Oakland Raiders, as the team's kick returner.
Miller competed with LaRod Stephens-Howling for the starting kick return spot, but lost out and was released during final cuts on September 3, 2010.
[8] On October 30, 2012, he was released after the team acquired wide receiver Mike Thomas from the Jacksonville Jaguars.