Von Miller established himself as a dominant force in collegiate football, leading the nation with 17 sacks in 2009 while earning First-team All-Big 12 honors in both 2009 and 2010. His exceptional performance was further recognized with First-team All-American selection in 2009, the prestigious Butkus Award as the nation’s top linebacker in 2010, and consensus All-American honors the same year. Miller concluded his collegiate career as the Senior Bowl Defensive MVP in 2011, which directly led to his selection by the Denver Broncos as the second overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He quickly made an impact in the professional league, securing the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award in his debut season and earning his first Pro Bowl selection in 2011.
During the Super Bowl LVI campaign, he tied the NFL record for most career sacks in the Super Bowl with 4.5. Following this championship run, Miller signed with the Buffalo Bills in 2022, making a strong debut with two sacks for the team in the NFL Kickoff Game that year. Millers enduring career achievements include accumulating 133.0 sacks, placing him among the all-time leaders in NFL history, and holding multiple Broncos franchise records for sacks. His remarkable resilience and consistent performance at the highest levels of professional football are further highlighted by his upcoming move to the Washington Commanders in 2025, underscoring his continued presence and impact in the league.