History of Von Miller in Timeline

Von Miller is a professional American football linebacker. He played college football at Texas A&M, earning All-American honors and winning the Butkus Award in 2010. The Denver Broncos selected him as the second overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Miller has achieved recognition as a seven-time All-Pro and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection throughout his NFL career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

March 26, 1989: Von Miller's Birth

On March 26, 1989, Vonnie B'VSean Miller, later known as Von Miller, was born. He would become a professional football linebacker.

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1992: Highest Draft Pick

In 1992, Quentin Coryatt was selected second overall.

1999: Last Aggie All-American

In 1999, Jason Webster was the last Aggie to be named a first team All-American before Von Miller.

2000: Highest Selected Linebacker Since LaVar Arrington

In 2000, LaVar Arrington was drafted to the Washington Redskins as the number two pick.

2007: College Recruitment

In 2007, Von Miller was considered a four-star recruit and ranked as the number-15 weakside defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com. He chose to attend Texas A&M, declining offers from other universities.

2007: Freshman All-Big 12

In 2007, as a freshman defensive end for the Texas A&M Aggies, Von Miller was named Freshman All-Big 12 by The Sporting News.

2008: Played weakside linebacker

In 2008, Von Miller played as a weakside linebacker under Joe Kines's 4-3 defense. He made 44 tackles and led the team with 3.5 sacks but was primarily focused on pass coverage.

2008: Suspension and Change in Attitude

In the spring of 2008, Von Miller was suspended by head coach Mike Sherman due to skipping class and poor practice performance. He considered transferring but decided to stay and adopt a more serious approach at his father's urging.

2009: Breakout Season

In 2009, Von Miller had a breakout season as a junior for the Aggies, leading the nation in sacks with 17 and ranking fourth in tackles for loss with 21. He earned first-team All Big-12 and All-American honors.

2010: Projected as Second-Round Pick

In 2010, Von Miller was projected to be a second-round pick in the NFL draft had he passed on his senior season.

2010: Butkus Award and All-American Honors

In 2010, Von Miller won the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker and received first-team All-American honors, playing as a 3-4 outside linebacker despite an early-season ankle sprain.

2010: Butkus Award

In 2010, playing college football for the Texas A&M Aggies, Von Miller earned consensus All-American honors and won the Butkus Award.

2010: Played for Texas A&M

Von Miller played for the Texas A&M Aggies football team until 2010.

March 2011: Impressive Performance at NFL Combine and Pro Day

In March 2011, Von Miller excelled at the NFL Combine, setting a record in the 60-yard shuttle. He further impressed at the Texas A&M Pro Day by running a 4.49-second 40-yard dash.

March 2011: NFL Labor Union Talks

In March 2011, Von Miller was selected to represent top-flight rookies in the NFL Labor Union talks and was persuaded by LaDainian Tomlinson to join the lawsuit.

July 28, 2011: Signed Rookie Contract with Broncos

On July 28, 2011, Von Miller officially signed his rookie contract with the Denver Broncos and chose to wear number 58 to honor Derrick Thomas.

September 12, 2011: Forced Fumble in First Career Play

On September 12, 2011, Von Miller made an immediate impact in his NFL debut by forcing a fumble against the Oakland Raiders on his first career play from scrimmage.

September 18, 2011: First Career Sack

On September 18, 2011, Von Miller recorded his first career sack against Andy Dalton during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

2011: More Quarterback Hurries

In 2011, Von Miller had less quarterback hurries than he did in the first nine games of his second season.

2011: Drafted into the NFL

In 2011, Von Miller was selected by the Denver Broncos as the second overall pick in the NFL draft, marking the start of his professional career.

October 2012: Driving-related charges

In August 2013, Von Miller was arrested on a failure to appear warrant related to driving-related charges from October 2012.

December 26, 2012: Starting Outside Linebacker in Pro Bowl

On December 26, 2012, Von Miller was announced as the starting outside linebacker in the AFC division for the 2013 Pro Bowl.

2012: Partnership with Ubisoft for Sack Celebration

In 2012, Von Miller partnered with Ubisoft, the creators of "The Hip Hop Dance Experience", to create the "DeSoto Shuffle" sack celebration dance, with Ubisoft donating to Von's Vision for each performance during games.

2012: Pro Bowl Selection and Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2012, Von Miller was selected to the Pro Bowl and named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year after recording 11.5 sacks, 19 quarterback hits, and 29 quarterback hurries.

July 2013: Suspension Reported by ESPN

In July 2013, ESPN reported that Von Miller was facing a four-game suspension for violating league policy, pending an appeal.

August 2013: Arrested on Failure to Appear Warrant

In August 2013, Von Miller was arrested on a failure to appear warrant related to driving-related charges from October 2012.

August 2013: Suspension Increased to Six Games

In August 2013, Von Miller's suspension was increased to six games after the NFL discovered he attempted to cheat a drug test.

September 2013: Cited for Speeding and Driving with Suspended License

In September 2013, Von Miller was cited for speeding and driving with a suspended license in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

October 20, 2013: Eligible to Return from Suspension

On October 20, 2013, Von Miller became eligible to play again after serving his six-game suspension, marking his return against the Indianapolis Colts.

December 2013: Previous knee injury

Nine years before December 1, 2022, Von Miller suffered the same ACL knee injury while he was playing for the Denver Broncos in December 2013.

December 22, 2013: Torn ACL

On December 22, 2013, Von Miller's season ended prematurely when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during a game against the Houston Texans.

2013: Ranked 9th in NFL Top 100

In 2013, Von Miller was ranked 9th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2013: Starting Outside Linebacker in Pro Bowl

In 2013, Von Miller was selected to play in the Pro Bowl

2014: AFC Defensive Player of the Month

In 2014, Von Miller earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October after recovering from his ACL injury and returning for his fourth season.

2014: Ranked 76th in NFL Top 100

In 2014, Von Miller was ranked 76th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

September 17, 2015: Third-Fastest to 50 Career Sacks

On September 17, 2015, Von Miller became the third-fastest player in NFL history to reach 50 career sacks, achieving the milestone in 58 games.

2015: Super Bowl MVP

At the conclusion of the 2015 NFL season, Von Miller was named the Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl 50, recognizing his outstanding performance in the championship game.

2015: Ranked 33rd in NFL Top 100

In 2015, Von Miller was ranked 33rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

March 1, 2016: Broncos Placed Franchise Tag

On March 1, 2016, the Broncos placed the exclusive franchise tag on Von Miller.

March 8, 2016: Competed on Dancing with the Stars Season 22

On March 8, 2016, Von Miller was announced as a celebrity contestant on season 22 of "Dancing with the Stars", partnered with Witney Carson.

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May 2, 2016: Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars

On May 2, 2016, Von Miller and his partner Witney Carson were eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars" during a double elimination, finishing in eighth place.

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2016: AFC Defensive Player of the Week and Month

In 2016, Von Miller earned the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for week 2 and AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September. He ended the season with 13.5 sacks.

2016: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Selection

In 2016, Von Miller was named to his fourth Pro Bowl, earned his second first-team All-Pro selection, and was ranked 15th by his peers in the NFL Top 100 Players.

December 19, 2017: Named to Sixth Pro Bowl

On December 19, 2017, Von Miller was selected to his sixth Pro Bowl.

2017: Ranked Second in NFL Top 100

In 2017, Von Miller was ranked second by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players, making him the highest-ranked defensive player.

April 2018: Alleged Illegal Catch of Hammerhead Shark

In April 2018, Von Miller was alleged to have illegally landed and improperly caught and released a hammerhead shark while on a guided fishing tour off the coast of Florida.

2018: Recorded 100th career sack

In 2018, Von Miller recorded his 100th career sack, including postseason sacks, making him the fifth-fastest player in NFL history to achieve this milestone.

2018: Ranked ninth in NFL Top 100

In 2018, Von Miller was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2018: Strong Performance in 2018 Season

In 2018, during the Broncos' season opener, Von Miller recorded three sacks and seven total tackles. He also earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Chargers.

2019: Selected to the 2019 Pro Bowl and Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2019, Von Miller was selected to the Pro Bowl for the seventh time in his career as a starting outside linebacker. He was also ranked 10th by his peers in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.

September 8, 2020: Suffered Season-Ending Ankle Injury

On September 8, 2020, during practice, Von Miller suffered a significant ankle injury, later diagnosed as a dislocated peroneal tendon, which led to him being placed on injured reserve and missing the rest of the season.

2020: Selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl and Named to Hall of Fame All-Decade Team

In 2020, Von Miller was selected to his eighth Pro Bowl as a starting outside linebacker and was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s. He was also ranked 26th in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

March 2021: Broncos Exercised Option in Miller's Contract

In March 2021, the Broncos exercised the 2021 year option in Von Miller's contract, guaranteeing $7 million of his $17.5 million base salary for the final year of the contract.

October 21, 2021: Final Game as a Bronco Due to Ankle Sprain

On October 21, 2021, Von Miller sprained his ankle during a game against the Cleveland Browns. This game ended up being his last as a Bronco.

November 1, 2021: Traded to the Los Angeles Rams

On November 1, 2021, Von Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for second and third-round draft picks in the 2022 NFL draft, marking the end of his tenure with the Denver Broncos.

2021: Departure from the Broncos

As of his departure from the team in 2021, Von Miller held five Broncos franchise records for sacks.

2021: Previous Assault Accusation

In 2021, Von Miller had previously been accused of assaulting his girlfriend; however, no charges were filed.

2021: Traded to the Los Angeles Rams

In 2021, Von Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams and subsequently won Super Bowl LVI as a member of the team.

2021: Rams played in the 2021 NFC Championship Game

On January 30, 2022, which was the same date that Von Miller's Rams played in the 2021 NFC Championship Game, Von Miller won the minimum $30,000 for his selected charity, Von's Vision, on a Celebrity Wheel of Fortune episode.

January 30, 2022: Won on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune for Von's Vision

On January 30, 2022, Von Miller won the minimum $30,000 for his selected charity, Von's Vision, on a Celebrity Wheel of Fortune episode.

March 16, 2022: Signed with the Buffalo Bills

On March 16, 2022, Von Miller signed a six-year, $120 million deal with the Buffalo Bills.

December 1, 2022: Placed on Injured Reserve

On December 1, 2022, Von Miller was placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury during a Thanksgiving Day game.

2022: Joins Buffalo Bills

In 2022, Von Miller began playing with the Buffalo Bills.

2022: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2022, Von Miller was ranked 93rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list, following his performance in the 2021 season.

2022: Draft picks traded to Denver Broncos

Von Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams on November 1, 2021, in exchange for second and third-round draft picks in the 2022 NFL draft.

October 7, 2023: Activated from Reserve/PUP List

On October 7, 2023, Von Miller was activated from the reserve/PUP list to play for the Buffalo Bills.

November 2023: Arrest Warrant Issued for Assault

In November 2023, the Dallas Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Von Miller, alleging that he assaulted a pregnant woman.

November 29, 2023: Incident at Home in Dallas

On November 29, 2023, an incident allegedly occurred at Von Miller's home in Dallas involving his pregnant girlfriend.

November 30, 2023: Accused of Abuse

On November 30, 2023, Von Miller was accused of abusing his pregnant girlfriend, leading to a warrant for his arrest and subsequent release on a $5,000 bond.

2024: Finished with Six Sacks

In the 2024 season, Von Miller finished with six sacks for the Buffalo Bills.

2024: Plays with the Buffalo Bills

Von Miller was with the Buffalo Bills in 2024.

March 9, 2025: Released by Buffalo Bills

On March 9, 2025, Von Miller was released by the Buffalo Bills.

July 21, 2025: Signed with Washington Commanders

On July 21, 2025, Von Miller signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders worth $6.1 million, with up to $10.5 million in incentives. He chose to wear jersey number 24 to honor Kobe Bryant and Champ Bailey.

2025: Active Player with Most Career Sacks

As of 2025, Von Miller holds the record for the most career sacks among all active players in the NFL and also leads the Broncos in career sacks with 110.5.