{"id":163136,"date":"2025-06-27T17:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T17:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/163136\/"},"modified":"2025-06-27T17:38:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T17:38:14","slug":"denver-broncos-roster-review-defensive-tackle-jordan-miller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/163136\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Broncos roster review: Defensive tackle Jordan Miller"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Denver Broncos<\/a> sported one of the National Football League\u2019s best defenses in 2024. The additions to their defensive line and their subsequent performance were a key reason for that. The Broncos led the league in sacks and demonstrated significant improvement defending the run in 2024. <\/p>\n

Most certainly, their defensive line certainly a strength of the team. Though the competition for the final backup spots for the unit should be one of the most competitive through camp and the preseason. One of those players hoping to earn a spot on the roster is former Miami Hurricane and Southern Methodist Mustang defensive tackle Jordan Miller. <\/p>\n

Miller was a prospect the Broncos utilized a top 30 visit on in the 2024 pre-draft cycle. They wound up signing him as a free agent after going undrafted. He spent all of last season on the team\u2019s practice squad. <\/p>\n

Will the 2025 season be Miller\u2019s first as a depth player for the Broncos on the active roster? Or is he more likely to spend time on the practice squad again? Let\u2019s discuss.<\/p>\n

SMU defensive lineman Jordan Miller is a solid get by the #Broncos<\/a> as an undrafted free agent. He gets a $15,000 signing bonus and an additional $125,000 of his contract guaranteed for a total guarantee of $140,000.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n

Player Profile<\/p>\n

Age: 25 | Experience: 1 | School: SMU (via Miami) | Height: 6\u20192\u201d | Weight: 304 pounds<\/p>\n

Bench Press: 27 reps | Arm Length: 33-3\/8\u201d | Vertical Jump: 28 inches<\/p>\n

10-Yard Split: 1.82 seconds | 40-yard dash: 5.18 seconds<\/p>\n

Jordan Miller\u2019s 2025 outlook with the Broncos<\/p>\n

As I authored<\/a> last year, Miller\u2019s strength, stoutness at the point of attack, and massive wingspan are quality traits for him. With a year under his belt on the practice squad and getting quality NFL strength and conditioning training, he should be even more physical prepared to take on the rigors of the NFL. Not only that but gaining a better understanding of Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph\u2019s playbook.<\/p>\n

With a loaded Broncos defensive front and few spots available for the taking, Miller faces quite the challenge make the final 53-man roster. The team extended D.J. Jones, the primary nose tackle for the franchise, which is where I\u2019d peg Miller\u2019s best fit on the team. On top of that, Zach Allen, Malcolm Roach, and John Franklin-Myers round out the top four.<\/p>\n

That leaves him on the outside looking in, especially when you consider third-round pick Sai\u2019vion Jones seems poised to be the fifth player in Denver\u2019s defensive line rotation. They carried six on the front last season and will likely do so again for their 2025 campaign. That leaves just one spot available up for grabs with five other players<\/a> battling for it.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/p>\n

Given the aforementioned, I find it unlikely that Miller will earn a spot on the final roster. Several players ahead of him have more experience in reserve roles and on special teams. I have a feeling the sixth player they keep will have more versatility and capable of playing techniques shaded on the outside alignments of Joseph\u2019s attacking defense. Overall, the most realistic scenario for Miller is another year of development on the Broncos\u2019 practice squad.<\/p>\n