After two seasons playing as a backup running back, Milot was converted to linebacker, going on to intercept 3 passes in his final year with the Nittany Lions.

During his nine NFL seasons, Milot intercepted 13 passes and returned them for 120 yards, while also recording 20.5 sacks and 5 fumble recoveries.

Milot's most memorable performance came in a 1984 NFC Divisional Playoff Game against Chicago, where he recorded 3.5 sacks in a loss to the Bears.

[citation needed] During the off seasons of his NFL career, Milot worked for the Sandoz pharmaceutical office in Washington, DC.

[2] Following his retirement from the NFL, Milot worked as a Senior Tax Advisor at H&R Block in Manassas, Virginia.