Ahmad Rasheed Miller (born April 10, 1978) is a former

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. He was chosen with the final pick in the

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, giving him the nickname

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. After being drafted by the

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, he went through

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but was cut prior to their final preseason game. He then signed on to the

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. Injured in second preseason game against Carolina Panthers before reaching an injury settlement with team.

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1978 births Living people Players of American football from Florida Sportspeople from Bradenton, Florida American football defensive tackles UNLV Rebels football players {{defensive-lineman-1970s-stub