One of the most intriguing prospects in the 2016 NFL Draft, Ohio State QB turned WR Braxton Miller, has come off the board in round three as he’s selected by the Houston Texans with the 85th overall pick.
Texans take Braxton Miller in round 3.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2016
Here’s what NFL Mocks writer Eric Robinson likes about Miller.
"Combine results of 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash, 35 inch vertical jump, 10 feet 3 inches in the broad jump….NFL size with room to be in the 210 lb range…..Plenty of burst and acceleration to create separation in his routes….Solid ability as a route runner given only one season of WR experience…..Applies very impressive hand/eye coordination & concentration…..Exceptional footwork…..Able to score or create big plays at any point on the field….Plays with a chip on his shoulder….Displays leadership by willingness to learn and sharpen football IQ….Impressive Senior Bowl week showed he’s further along than expected."
Miller is the type of prospect many believed the New England Patriots would select because of his skillset. Instead, he goes to Houston, which is led by former Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien. With Will Fuller and DeAndre Hopkins on the outside, Miller should thrive in the slot.