Jim Miller

James Robert Miller (born July 24, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard for three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Early life and college James Robert Miller was born on July 24, 1949, in Iowa City, Iowa. He was a two sport (basketball and football) All-State athlete for Regina High School in Iowa City. He graduated with a business degree. Falcons head coach Norm Van Brocklin said that Miller went undrafted due to being overweight. Miller returned and played in two games before suffering a season-ending knee injury. It was revealed that his knee had "bone fragments chipped and floating loose".

Miller signed with the Green Bay Packers in April 1976.

Post-playing career In 1977, Miller returned to the Falcons as a scout for two years. In 1980, he started Jim Miller Real Estate Development. In 1988, it was reported that Miller owned 200 apartment units in Iowa City and 500 apartment units in Ohio.