Von Miller: Career, Trade, Injury & Net Worth

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American football outside linebacker Von Miller had a remarkable career on the football ground during his 11 years career. Making multiple headlines through his noteworthy performance, he is at the heart of all Americans.

Ranking among the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, Miller’s net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.

Moreover, his net worth is estimated to be increasing more in the coming years if he remains active in sports.

Young Von Miller
Young Von Miller

Winner of various Super Bowl Championships, Von has made 540 tackles and 115 sacks in his professional career.

Likewise, he has also received All-American honors from Walter Camp, Scout.com, Pro Football Weekly, ESPN.com, and the Associated Press.

Before moving on, let’s look at the quick facts about Miller.

Quick Facts 

Full Name Vonnie B’VSean Miller Jr.
Date of Birth March 26, 1989
Place of Birth Dallas, Texas
Nickname Von Miller, The Chinese Dragon
Religion Unknown
Nationality American
Ethnic Belonging Black
Father’s Name Von Miller
Mother’s Name Gloria Miller
Number of Siblings 1
Education Texas A&M University
Zodiac Sign Aries
Age 35 Years Old
Height ‎6’3″ (1.91 m)
Weight 250 lb (113 kg)
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Shoe Size Unknown
Body Measurement Unknown
Figure Athletic
Marital Status Unmarried
Girlfriend Single
Children
Occupation American football outside linebacker 
Net Worth $40 Million
Salary $17.5 Million
Active Since 2011-Present
Pets Not Available
Current Works Los Angeles Rams
Merch Bobblehead
Social Handle TwitterInstagram, YouTube
Last Update April,2024

Von Miller: Early Life, Family, and Education

On March 26, 1989, Miller was born in Dallas, Texas, United States. He is the son of proud parents, Von Miller and Gloria Miller.

His father and mother both were athletes in high school and college. Likewise, they also own their power supply business. Miller’s parents also used to operate their farm and raise chickens.

Von also used to help his parents with their work. Although he was born in Dallas, Texas, he spent his childhood in the Dallas suburb of DeSoto, Texas.

Von with his Mother
Von with his mother

He grew up in Texas, creating beautiful memories with his younger brother Vince Miller.

Regarding the educational background of Miller, he completed his high school education at DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas.

After high school, he went to Texas A&M University. He attended his high school degree from 2007 to 2010.

Not much is known about how Von spent his childhood days; he keeps it a secret.

Von Miller: Age, Height, and Nationality

Born in the year 1989, he is 35 years old. Similarly, he is born under the sun-sign Aries. 

Moreover, he possesses a well-defined facial structure with a muscular body structure. The American football outside linebacker has an impressive height of 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m).

Through proper exercise and necessary diet plans, he weighs around 250 lb (113 kg). When it comes to his look, he has black hair color and black eyes.

Also, Miller has the nickname The Chinese Dragon, whereas his full name is Von B’Vsean Miller Jr.

Likewise, he is of American nationality and belongs to the black ethnicity. Unfortunately, we have no information regarding the religion he follows from the time of birth.

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Von Miller: Professional Career

Early Career

Born in an athletic family, Von was interested in sports from the early days. After joining the DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas, he joined the school football team and started playing for the team.

During his high school days, he was also named the District 8-5A Defensive MVP.

Upon completing his schooling days, he joined Texas A&M University and played for Texas A&M Aggies football, where he played from 2007-to 2010.

As a junior, he played as a defensive end/linebacker, which allowed him to utilize his pass-rushing abilities. Likewise, he was also named a first-team All-American.

Von in T&M University
Von in T&M University

During his senior season at the University, he started playing as a 3–4 outside linebacker under Tim DeRuyter’s defense. Sadly Von suffered from a high ankle sprain that led him to miss six games.

After returning from the injury, he was able to win the Butkus Award as the nation’s top linebacker. Upon completing his degree in poultry science, he graduated from the university.

Professional Career

Miller started his professional career in football in the 2010 NFL Draft. He was able to rank 2nd in the 40-yard dash, 3rd in the vertical jump, 1st in the broad jump, and 3rd in the 20-yard shuttle.

After that, Von was drafted to Denver Broncos professional football team. He joined the team in 2011.

During the game for the 2011 season, he was selected for the 2012 Super Bowl and also named the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.

At the beginning of the 2012 season, he registered 10 sacks in 9 games. Sadly after hitting quarterback Cam Newton, he was fined $21,000 on November 16, 2012.   

After violating the game policy, Miller was suspended for four games in the 2013 season. Likewise, returning from the ACL injury in 2014, Von continued his fourth season with the Broncos.

Moreover, he became the third-fastest player in NFL history on September 17, 2015. He finished his 2015 season with 11 sacks, 35 total tackles, 32 quarterback hits, one pass defense, and four forced fumbles.          

After extending the contract with the Broncos, he became the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history on March 1, 2016.

He recorded his fourth consecutive season with at least ten sacks for the 2017 season with the Broncos. Similarly, he continued the season with the Denver Broncos until 2021.

After Broncos, he was traded to Los Angeles Rams on November 1, 2021. He made his debut with the Los Angeles team on Monday Night Football, losing to the San Francisco 49ers.

Miller Playing for Rams
Miller playing for the Rams

For the 2021 season, he recorded 50 tackles, 9.5 sacks, one pass defended, and one forced fumble in 15 games played.

Von Miller: Awards and Achievements

Some of the best career achievements of Von Miller he has accumulated during his career are listed below:

  • District 8-5A Defensive MVP
  • Freshman All-Big 12 – 2007
  • First-team All Big-12 at defensive end, First-team All-American – 2009
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year – 2011
  • AP Defensive Rookie of the Year – 2011
  • AFC Defensive Player of the Month – 2012
  • NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
  • Super Bowl Championship Winner
  • 2018 Pro Bowl defensive MVP

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Von Miller: Net Worth and Salary

Miller has made millions in his professional career. Von has not only gained fame and recognization throughout his career but also a big bank balance.

Not to mention, Miller ranks the 33rd among the highest-paid athletes in the world.

As of 2024, Von’s net worth is estimated at around $40 million. Likewise, he receives an annual salary of $17.5 million from his various professional football leagues.

Most of Von’s income comes from his professional football career. Miller also received a $4.125 million pro-rated bonus and a $500,000 workout bonus.

Von signed a contract with Denver Broncos for the 2018 year worth $114.5 million with $70 million guaranteed money. Similarly, for the 2021 season, he received a $7 million guaranteed sum of money.

Besides these, Miller is also involved with various brands and endorsements. He has great endorsement deals with various companies like Adidas, Chef’s Cut beef jerky, Best Buy, and Muzik headphones.

It is said that he has more than $2 Million of endorsements deals with these companies.

Talking about the other physical properties of the football player, he owns a beautiful house in Dallas. He purchased the house in 2012 worth $925k. The Mansion is 10,595 sqft.

The house has 7 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and big living space on 4.32 acres of rural property.

Likewise, Miller is very fond of cars collection. He has various car collections, such as Chevrolet Camaro SS, which cost around $70,000. Similarly, he also has the BMW Hybrid i8 costing around $145,000.

In 206, Von also purchased the Ford Focus Pickup Trucks for traveling, which cost him around $50,000. Likewise, the Ferrari costing around  $1.7 million, is also added to his car collection.

Von Miller: LoveLife and Kids

When it comes to personal life, Miller is very stringent. He tries to keep most things private, especially the information regarding his love life.

When asked about his love life, all the media source claims that he is not a married man. However, a few years back, he was in a love relationship with Megan Denise.

Megan is an Instagram model and influencer. Likewise, she is also a certified laser and cryo skin specialist.

Miller with his Ex-Girlfriend
Miller with his ex-girlfriend

The couple started dating in 2018. They met on July 18, 2018, at the ESPY Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles and even got engaged. But, sadly, the couple parted away from each other before 2021.

But the twist was Megan announced her pregnancy with Miller’s child on January 4, 2021. Miller did not want the kid and urged Megan to get an abortion.

However, Dense wanted the baby, and she wanted to bring the baby to the world. Later on, the baby was born, and Miller was quite happy seeing his baby in front of him.

Von even took a short break from his career to spend time with Megan and his newly born son. Even though Megan and Von are no longer together, the football player still cares for his son.

Besides that, Miller is not dating any other ladies and is currently single. So he might be focusing on his career rather than involving in a love relationship.

Social Media Presence

FAQs

Did Miller Participate in the Dancing with the Stars Show?

Miller participated in the Dancing with the Stats show on March 8, 2016. He was partnered with Witney Carson in the show.

What is Von Vision?

Von Vision is a foundation of Von Miller that provides Denver children access to free eye exams and glasses. At the foundation, the kids receive free eye screening and checkups.

What is the Jersey Number of Miller?

Miller wears jersey number 58 while playing for Denver Broncos. However, while playing for Los Angeles Rams, he changed his jersey number to 40

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