Jim Miller (offensive guard)

Miller signed with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL) after going undrafted in the 1971 NFL draft.^[4] Falcons head coach Norm Van Brocklin said that Miller went undrafted due to being overweight.^[3] Miller was 270 pounds in college but dropped to 235 with the Falcons.^[3] He played in all 14 games for the Falcons during his rookie year in 1971, recovering one fumble, while mostly playing special teams.^[5][3] He injured his knee during the 1972 preseason, and missed the first five games of the 1972 regular season.^[6] Miller returned and played in two games before suffering a season-ending knee injury.^[6] He ended up missing the entire 1973 season due to injury as well.^[4] He played in all 14 games, starting 11, for the Falcons in 1974.^[5] Miller had another injury setback in July 1975.^[2] It was revealed that his knee had "bone fragments chipped and floating loose".^[2] Miller stated "Right now I've decided not to play this year. Possibly I'll play next season, but I haven't really decided yet. It would depend on how my knee is and how things are going for me otherwise."^[2] Miller was then released by the Falcons after having knee surgery for the fourth time.^[2][7]

Miller signed with the Green Bay Packers in April 1976.^[7] On August 2, 1976, Miller retired from the NFL after being declared physically unable to perform due to his knee.^[8][3]

In 1977, Miller returned to the Falcons as a scout for two years.^[3] In 1980, he started Jim Miller Real Estate Development.^[3] In 1988, it was reported that Miller owned 200 apartment units in Iowa City and 500 apartment units in Ohio.^[3]