Von Miller

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Von Miller born?March 26, 1989
2. What is the college honors?Consensus All-American and 2010 Butkus Award winner
3. What is the NFL draft position?Second overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft
4. Who is Von Miller?Von Miller is a fast football player who plays as a linebacker. He is famous for making big tackles and rushing the quarterback to get sacks.
5. How many Super Bowls has Von Miller won?Von Miller has won two Super Bowls. He won one with the Denver Broncos and another with the Los Angeles Rams.

Consensus All-American: An athlete recognized as one of the best players in college sports by multiple major sports organizations.
Butkus Award: An annual award presented to the nation's most outstanding college linebacker.
NFL Draft: An annual event where NFL teams select eligible college football players to join their rosters.
Line of Scrimmage: An imaginary line across the width of the football field, marking the starting point of a play.