Early Life and Education of Von Miller: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Von Miller. A timeline of key moments.

Von Miller is a celebrated American football linebacker known for his impactful career. He excelled at Texas A&M, earning All-American honors and the Butkus Award in 2010. Drafted second overall by the Denver Broncos in 2011, Miller quickly became a defensive force. Throughout his professional career, he has been recognized as a seven-time All-Pro and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, solidifying his status as one of the league's premier linebackers.

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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 was born. He is an American professional football linebacker.

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1999: Jason Webster First Team All-American

In 1999, Jason Webster was named first team All-American. Von Miller became the first Aggie to be named a first team All-American since Jason Webster in 1999, highlighting the significance of his achievement.

2007: Recruitment by Texas A&M

In 2007, Von Miller, considered a four-star recruit, chose Texas A&M over offers from Florida, LSU, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech.

2007: Freshman All-Big 12 Honors

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

2008: Weakside Linebacker Role

In 2008, Von Miller played as a weakside linebacker, making 44 tackles and leading the team with 3.5 sacks for Texas A&M.

2008: Suspension and Consideration of Transfer

In spring 2008, Von Miller was suspended by head coach Mike Sherman due to skipping class and poor practice performance, leading Miller to consider transferring before deciding to stay.

2009: Breakout Season as Jack Position

In 2009, Von Miller had a breakout season as the jack position for the Aggies, leading the nation in sacks and earning first-team All Big-12 and All-American honors.

2010: Butkus Award

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

2010: Butkus Award and All-American Honors

In 2010, Von Miller won the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker and was named a consensus first-team All-American during his senior year at Texas A&M.

2010: Texas A&M Career End

In 2010, Von Miller's time playing for the Texas A&M Aggies football team came to an end.

2012: Creation of "DeSoto Shuffle" Sack Celebration

In 2012, Von Miller partnered with Ubisoft to create his own sack celebration dance called the "DeSoto Shuffle", inspired by the video game The Hip Hop Dance Experience, to raise money for his foundation.

December 2013: Previous ACL Injury

In December 2013, Von Miller suffered the same ACL injury in the same knee, when he was a Bronco.

December 22, 2013: Torn ACL Injury

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

March 8, 2016: Competed on Dancing with the Stars

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

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 and finished in eighth place.

September 8, 2020: Suffered Ankle Injury

On September 8, 2020, during practice, Von Miller suffered a "freak injury near the ankle". He was placed on injured reserve after an MRI revealed a dislocated peroneal tendon.