Ryan Miller

Ryan McKnight Miller (born February 20, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Furman Paladins and was signed by the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in . He previously played for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life Miller was born on February 20, 2000, in Jackson, Tennessee. His father and grandfather each played college baseball, while his other grandfather was a college tennis player and his mother a cheerleader. He attended the University School of Jackson where he played football and basketball and ran track; he was also a member of the school band. In football, Miller saw time at wide receiver, tight end, middle linebacker, running back and defensive end.

College career Miller appeared in nine games, one as a starter, as a true freshman at Furman in 2018, recording 10 receptions for 144 yards. He then started 11 games in 2019 and made 11 receptions for 237 yards and three touchdowns. In his final year, 2022, Miller had a second-straight year as Furman's leading receiver with 72 catches for 762 yards and 12 touchdowns. He earned another all-conference and All-American selection, setting the school record in single-season and career touchdown catches while being the first three-time All-American in Furman history.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Miller converted from tight end to wide receiver prior to the 2023 NFL draft. After going unselected in the draft, he was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. He was released at the final roster cuts on August 29 and subsequently re-signed to the practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster for the team's Week 13 game against the Carolina Panthers and made his NFL debut in the 21–18 win. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2024.

Miller was waived by the Buccaneers on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 23. On November 4, in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Miller scored his first career touchdown, a one-yard pass from quarterback Baker Mayfield. On December 22, playing against the Dallas Cowboys, Miller scored his second career touchdown on a 13-yard pass from Mayfield, putting his career NFL receiving total at over 100 yards.

On September 15, 2025, Miller caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Mayfield in the Buccaneers 20-19 win over the Houston Texans. On December 10, he was waived.

New York Giants On December 11, 2025, Miller was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.

On April 7, 2026, Miller re-signed with the Giants. On August 24, Miller was waived.

Miami Dolphins On August 25, 2026, Miller was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.