DT Christen Miller bio page from NFL.com

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By Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst
Draft Projection: Round 2

Overview
Miller is an even-front nose tackle who can rattle pads and gain early advantages at the point of attack. He has good stack-and-shed against single blocks but lacks the prototypical mass of a space-eater. He will lose his anchor to double teams and strong angle blocks at times. He’s average at matching lateral movement off the snap but is generally aware of play design and hustles across gaps to squeeze run lanes. He’ll continue to bulk up and should become a good starter who is more consistent than dominant along the interior.

Strengths
Sturdy and square at the point of attack.
Power emanates from hip explosion into contact.
Brings knock-back pop behind heavy hand strikes.
Upper-body power prevents blockers from controlling him.
Quick to lock out, peek in and shed blockers as a two-gapper.
Good balance through contact and rarely seen on the ground.
Active down the line to squeeze run lanes.

Weaknesses
Lacks mass and girth of the typical odd-front zero-technique.
Saw his feet moved by the big, strong interior of Tennessee.
Doesn’t function as a pure gap hog in the middle.
Average anticipation and feel for the back as a two-gapper.
Must prove he can anchor and occupy NFL double teams.

Sources Tell Us
“He’s solid and tough and that’s a valuable position, so he probably goes earlier than you think.” -- NFC regional scout

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