Harlan Miller returned for the Lions first home game of the season.
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In the final two weeks of the National Football League season, the Arizona Cardinals named former Lion defensive back Harlan Miller as a starter. This placed Miller along with Atlanta Falcons defensive back Robert Alford as the second player from the university to be a starter in the NFL.

“It’s outstanding and an absolute thrill for him and what he has been able to accomplish,” said Head football Coach Ron Roberts. “Him getting that opportunity to start in the National Football League is unbelievable. I’m excited for him. And, what it does is, it shows off our program and what we are able to accomplish.”

Miller was drafted by the Cardinals 205th overall in the sixth round. He was dropped by the Cardinals in September to the practice squad where he waited to be called up to the main roster.

Miller made a good impression in his second start getting four tackles and recording his first interception of his career.

Miller is fourth all time in interceptions for the Lions and was named first team All-Southland Conference for three straight seasons.