2026 NFL Prospect Profile: Georgia’s Defensive Lineman Christen Miller

After a standout redshirt junior season anchoring the Bulldogs’ defensive front, Miller officially declared for the NFL Draft, forgoing his final year of eligibility. His combination of size, strength, positional versatility, and run-stopping prowess positions him as one of the top defensive tackle prospects available. 

At 6-foot-4 and roughly 310 pounds, Miller offers the prototypical build NFL teams seek in a three-technique or 4-technique interior defender. He pairs that size with a strong anchor in the run game, a violent punch at contact, and the leverage to hold his ground against double teams. In a front that often bases out of multiple defensive fronts, Miller is comfortable aligning over guards or shaded between guard and center, allowing for schematic flexibility at the next level. 

Miller’s strengths are most evident against the run, where he consistently clogs rushing lanes and forces backs to bounce outside of gaps. His play strength and leverage make him difficult to dislodge, even when facing coordinated double teams. He also shows surprising agility for his size, often scraping laterally to chase down runs and diagnose developing plays which is important when facing spread formations and gap exchanges. 

While not always a prolific sack producer, Miller has flashed the ability to generate interior pressure when asked, particularly on stunt and twist concepts. His suddenness out of his stance, combined with adequate hand work, allows him to collapse pockets and disrupt quarterback timing from the inside. Scouts have noted that with continued refinement of his pass rush arsenal (especially adding more moves beyond his bull rush) Miller could become a consistently disruptive interior force. 

Off the field, Miller is regarded as a high-character leader who embraced his role as a veteran anchor for Georgia’s defense. He earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2025 and has been praised by coaches and teammates for his work ethic and preparation. 

Strengths

Run Defense Dominance

Powerful anchor with leverage and gap control that shuts down interior run lanes. 

NFL-Ready Frame

Ideal size, mass, and strength for early NFL playing time at defensive tackle. 

Disruption vs. Pass

Violent hand usage with the ability to pressure inside on stunts and twists. 

Versatility

Capable of lining up multiple inside positions in both four-man and three-man fronts. 

Leadership & Production

SEC recognition and sustained production against top competition. 

Weaknesses

Pass Rush Refinement

Can expand his move set to become even more unpredictable. 

Pace vs. Elite Athleticism

While powerful, elite interior speed rushers can test his lateral range. 

Stats vs. Impact Plays

Sack totals may not reflect true disruption without more consistent finishes. 

Technique Consistency

Occasional over-commitment in run fits can open up cutback lanes. 

Conclusion

Christen Miller is a player with both the physical tools and the on-field résumé to earn early draft attention. His combination of run-stopping strength, disruptive interior presence, and versatility across alignments makes him an appealing target for NFL teams seeking an anchor in the trenches. 

Draft Nation currently views Miller as a Day 2 prospect. In the right scheme, Miller has the tools to be an immediate contributor along the interior defensive line and a long-term NFL starter capable of dominating the point of attack.