Chicago Bears: 5 options to replace Cameron Meredith
Draft Prospect Anthony Miller, Memphis
Anthony Miller is a diminutive wide receiver, measuring 5-foot-11, 190 pounds. However, the 2017 All-American is an extremely elusive wide receiver, who has the ability to get separation. While he may not be considered a big-bodied receiver, he plays bigger than he is.
He has the ability to win jump-balls against bigger defensive backs and can easily adjust to the football when it’s in the air. Another invaluable strength of Miller’s is that he is an excellent route runner, as shown below.
I forgot how fun Anthony Miller is to watch. Love this route from him on the stop-and-go. Loose hips with deceptive feet to catch his man leaning. Immediately turns his head as he works up the sideline. pic.twitter.com/XullzVXwl8
— Jonathan Valencia (@JonValenciaDTSN) April 4, 2018
Miller was an extremely productive wide receiver in college. During his junior year, Miller caught 95 passes for 1434 yards (15.1 avg) and 14 TDs. He followed up that performance with an incredible senior campaign, hauling in 96 balls for 1462 yards and (15.2 avg) and 18 TDs.
Another one of Miller’s strengths is his ability to accumulate yards after the catch. From that standpoint, he would figure to fit in well in Matt Nagy’s “Spread Coast” offense. Miller could take those inside slants, or wide receiver screens and turn them into huge gains. Either way, the Bears would welcome a wide receiver with his playmaking ability.