Giants Sign South Carolina RB Dante Miller

are always worth a look.

Will be rooting hard for him

I imagine with that speed there’s a spot for him on special teams. I wonder with the rule changes if teams will start making the position a priority. Look at what the Steelers just paid for 33 year old Cordarrelle Patterson

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With those workout numbers. 4.27 was the most impressive number, but not the only impressive one. Also did 28 reps at 190 and had a 37.5 inch vert.

That his 40 time was always lower than his high school GPA.

He will come to camp prepared I would imagine. Seems like a no-lose signing.

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In comment 16457538 Biteymax22 said:

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With those workout numbers. 4.27 was the most impressive number, but not the only impressive one. Also did 28 reps at 190 and had a 37.5 inch vert.

I was just about to say. I was talking about this guy a month back because I saw SC bench numbers and was shocked he put up 28 reps at 190 lbs. He seems like a great kid and I thought he was going to be in this years draft. What a steal to get an undrafted Free Agent before the draft!

Kinda like the giants got an extra draft pick. Smart move

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I liked the way he uses his vision and blockers. Nice to see when RBs do that.

will be rooting for him. That's some serious speed...

Rooting for him. This takes pressure off of drafting a RB. I like having an x-tra draft pick. And seems like a great kid.

Seems destined for inspiring things no matter what.

fyi

Their “Tyreek Hill” plug in speed option……worth a shot!

but I am glad the Giants snagged him. Should be interesting to watch

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Rushing Attempts: 145
Net Rushing Yards: 814
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TDs: 4
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In comment 16457588 Blue21 said:

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Rooting for him. This takes pressure off of drafting a RB. I like having an x-tra draft pick. And seems like a great kid.

Sure was! Just watched and man, am I pulling hard for this guy. Here's a link.
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Looks like RB by committee. I’m down with that.

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I heard a familiar voice doing the announcing for Columbia. It was the Giants own Lance Medow. I wonder if he was in the front office's ear about this kid?

In comment 16457649 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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Looks like RB by committee. I’m down with that.

Agreed.

this is impressive: "Afterward, he learned several had him as low as 4.27 seconds. Louisville’s Isaac Guerendo had the fastest time of any running back at this year’s Combine with a 4.33-second 40. Miller’s 28 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press would have been the most by a running back at the Combine, beating Michigan’s Blake Corum by one."

sounds like a great kid. Rooting for him. Fantastic speed.

Kick returner, I imagine. Only returned 4 in college.

At the very least, he’ll be an interesting story in the Preseason games.

In comment 16457637 FranknWeezer said:

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In comment 16457588 Blue21 said: Quote: Rooting for him. This takes pressure off of drafting a RB. I like having an x-tra draft pick. And seems like a great kid. Sure was! Just watched and man, am I pulling hard for this guy. Here's a link. Dante Miller press interview at Pro Day - ( New Window )

Having just seen my in laws adopt two at risk kids, this warms my cold dead heart.

to make too much of Ivy League highlights, but damn.

Why not?

Feel good story. Might have a better ending! Thanks for posting.

this satisfies the dictum “Don’t shop hungry.” Not that he’s a to prospect; they still could draft a RB but this is like getting one in the 7th.

or spending big money. Maybe NYG will catch one here.

RBs with 4.27 speed don’t come around too often … and he has very low mileage on the tires. Great, no risk signing.

In comment 16457568 halfback20 said:

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Kinda like the giants got an extra draft pick. Smart move

He makes up for our 7th pick we lost in the Isaiah Simmons trade.

What a great story and what a break that we got him. This kid not only has the physical,tools, but he also has a very large heart. I feel very confident in saying he will be more that camp fodder or a guy on the PS every week. Great pick up….made my day.

Rooting for the kid like mad for all the obstacles placed in front of him in his life, what spirit and perseverance. At 5'9" and 200 I figured his legs would be thicker than they looked in the Columbia highlights.

in those Ivy League highlights.

day.

In comment 16457654 tomdif21 said:

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In comment 16457563 M.S. said: Quote: Youtube. Link - ( New Window ) I noticed the same thing! I heard a familiar voice doing the announcing for Columbia. It was the Giants own Lance Medow. I wonder if he was in the front office's ear about this kid?

Good patience setting up blocks.

His background and brainpan, = some interesting intangibles. Plus, he's short and hard to see behind an OLine and when you do see him you don't have much time to get to him.

There still gonna draft a back or two.

He's got a burst you can't teach.

Definitely looks like a dleeper. Remember, Bradshaw was a 7th rounder. You can find good RBBC RBs late or even outside of the draft.

This was always going to be RBBC. Best way to go - it’s not 1986 anymore. Workhorse/Bellcow RBs are a thing of the past for the most part. Glad we put those days behind us… again.

This guy has speed, burst and what looks like decent vision and patience. Hard to tell with some of the competition he faced but definitely someone to be optimistic about as part of a RBBC.

hope he makes the team

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And the way he talks. I think that if this guy is given a chance, he can be as good as any player in the NFL. I am routing for him.

can really see his speed here in these unedited highlights...


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In comment 16457885 ColHowPepper said:

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Rooting for the kid like mad for all the obstacles placed in front of him in his life, what spirit and perseverance. At 5'9" and 200 I figured his legs would be thicker than they looked in the Columbia highlights.

Remember, those highlights were more than two years ago. All he's done the last year is train for the NFL draft.

He may turn out to be something good, if not it costs us nothing. The guy used to be pretty good, so I'd rather try this than sign a retread player.

Like the next victory Cruz. Seems professional, likable, talent is there.

Who knows but it’s been a positive off season thus far.

Hopefully not ruined by another Daniel jones reach pick

But this is the reason why this is the best time to be on BBI.

4.27!!! Did the Giants just found their future kick returner! A great complimentary RBBC!.....or just camp folders.

Who knows.....but love the story, love the potential and the reason why I check into BBI everyday.....a couple of times a day!

not sure if he can return kicks or punts. That is a whole different skillset.

The returner aspect is very interesting but no details if he has experience or comfort doing it? Unless I missed that part.


Would still very much consider RB about Rd 3.

Patience

Dan Duggan
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More context: Miller worked out for the Giants on Monday. He had a workout scheduled with another team and others showing interest. But would be tough to find a RB room that presented a clearer potential spot to a roster spot. He signed a standard undrafted free agent three-year deal.

In comment 16458441 Eric from BBI said:

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Dan Duggan @DDuggan21 More context: Miller worked out for the Giants on Monday. He had a workout scheduled with another team and others showing interest. But would be tough to find a RB room that presented a clearer potential spot to a roster spot. He signed a standard undrafted free agent three-year deal.

In other words, we have the worst RBs in the league...

In comment 16458446 DonQuixote said:

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In comment 16458441 Eric from BBI said: Quote: Dan Duggan @DDuggan21 More context: Miller worked out for the Giants on Monday. He had a workout scheduled with another team and others showing interest. But would be tough to find a RB room that presented a clearer potential spot to a roster spot. He signed a standard undrafted free agent three-year deal. In other words, we have the worst RBs in the league...

Cowboys starting RB right now is Rico Dowdle.

Singletary is probably better as a one two punch so I do feel Schoen tries to add as much variety in the RB room.

In comment 16457508 bluepepper said:

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are always worth a look.

At 5-9 200 lbs he is rock solid too,he could easy be our punt returner which we have been trying to find.You can't teack 4.27 tha's for sure.

Rough childhood, grew up in foster care until he was adoptd by his aunt. Seems like hes leaned on spirituality through his difficulties. Says all the right things, doesnt care about money and just wants to play football. At the beginning it sounds like hes talking about using the lost year to study the game. The speed is nice hut he also put up 28 reps on the bench, which is exceptional for a 200lb RB.

Interesting little subplot to the Barkley drama, which I assure you we have not heard the last of.
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