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Dee Milliner | Defensive Back

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (21) / 9/14/1991
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 201
College: Alabama
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No. 9 pick CB Dee Milliner has fired his agents.
Per the New York Daily News, it was not because Milliner was unhappy with his draft position. It's just a reminder that players switch agents all the time, and that the handwringing over Geno Smith's decision to find new representation was utterly absurd. May 17 - 9:13 AM
Source: New York Daily News

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Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

New Jets CB Dee Milliner insists all five surgeries he's undergone were "minor."

Milliner also says the torn labrum in his shoulder that required a March operation was minor. "No, it wasn’t that bad," he said. "My arm wasn’t hanging off or anything like that, or broken, so I can go out there and do something." Milliner is expected to miss the entire offseason program, but be ready for training camp.
Source: ESPN New York
May 10 - 9:10 AM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

Jets GM John Idzik insists the Darrelle Revis trade wasn't the impetus for taking CB Dee Milliner at No. 9.

The Revis comparisons are going to come early and often for the Alabama product. "(The pick) was not position specific," Idzik insisted. "If you insinuate that, I think it devalues Dee a bit. It's pure and simple. He was the best player. He was one of the best players on our board period. When we had the chance to get him at nine, the room was pretty excited." Idzik also — rightfully — points out that it's unfair to compare Milliner to Revis, but it's going to be a continuing theme his whole career. Last but not least, the Jets expect Milliner (shoulder surgery) to be medically cleared by June, setting him up for a full training camp.
Source: ESPN New York
Apr 26 - 9:05 AM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

Jets selected Alabama CB Dee Milliner with the No. 9 overall pick.

Milliner (5-foot-11 7/8, 201) was a unanimous first-team All American in 2012 after serving as the Crimson Tide's 2011 nickel back behind DeQuan Menzie and Dre Kirkpatrick. Milliner finished his career with six interceptions across 30 starts. He ran 4.37 at the Combine with a 10-foot-2 broad jump and 36-inch vertical. Milliner doesn't necessarily project as a flashy or shutdown NFL corner, but is thickly built and versatile with plus skills for both zone and bump-and-run coverage. Milliner is doubtful to be ready for training camp due to shoulder surgery, and he has undergone five surgeries in his football career. He'll be asked to fill Darrelle Revis' giant shoes opposite Antonio Cromartie. 2010 first-rounder Kyle Wilson will handle nickel duties.
Apr 25 - 9:19 PM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

Citing a "source (he) trust(s)," CBS Sports' Clark Judge reports the Falcons are trying to trade up for a cornerback.

Judge reports it would be Dee Milliner or Xavier Rhodes. Perhaps the Falcons' most needy position is right cornerback, opposite LCB Asante Samuel. And it's been clear for over a week now that GM Thomas Dimitroff isn't satisfied with the 30th overall pick. We tend to believe Milliner would be Dimitroff's preferred target. Dimitroff is tight with Milliner's college coach, Nick Saban.
Related: Falcons
Source: Clark Judge on Twitter
Apr 24 - 5:06 PM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

Alabama CB Dee Milliner (shoulder surgery) says he'll be "perfectly fine" for training camp.

"I don’t know who started that accusation, but I feel fine for the most part," he said. "I’ll start back rehabbing hard after the draft, whatever team chooses me, and I’ll be fine." Milliner's lengthy surgery history — he's gone under the knife five times — has been a hot topic in recent days, but doesn't appear likely to prevent Milliner from being drafted in the top-15 selections.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Apr 24 - 2:45 PM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

Based on information collected from 22 teams, NFL Draft insider Tony Pauline reports Alabama's Dee Milliner remains the "unanimous choice" as the draft's top-rated cornerback.

The Milliner medical leak detailing five career surgeries since he landed at Alabama has to be concerning, but won't be enough to torpedo Milliner's draft stock to the point that he falls out of the top 15. Even if Milliner doesn't go in the top ten, the Dolphins at No. 12, Jets at 13, Panthers at 14, and Saints at 15 could all use a rock-solid young corner. The Falcons have rumored interest in trading up, perhaps to target Milliner in the first half of round one.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Apr 23 - 1:33 PM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

"Several league sources" tell the Cleveland Plain Dealer they believe Alabama CB Dee Milliner's medical history was leaked to the media in a "smear campaign" before the draft.

The medical report -- which includes a torn labrum in Milliner's shoulder, a past knee scope, a rod in his tibia, and a past hernia surgery -- was reported Monday by both Chris Mortensen of ESPN and NFL Network's Charley Casserly. "Teams have known about these surgeries all along," a source told the Plain Dealer. "They haven't been a secret and this is not a big issue." Mortensen insisted on air that the medical report is "not misinformation," and corroborated the source's side, saying "all teams have this same information."
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Apr 22 - 10:47 PM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

Appearing on Around the League, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said he would be "a little surprised" if the Browns didn't take Alabama CB Dee Milliner at No. 6.

Rapoport isn't "buying the buzz" that Milliner's stock is falling, and he also mentioned the Lions at No. 5 as a potential landing spot for the cornerback. It's hard to know what to believe in the heart of Lying Season. Milliner's medicals remain extensive enough to cause concern among NFL teams.
Related: Browns, Lions
Apr 22 - 6:05 PM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

Appearing on NFL 32 Monday, ESPN's Todd McShay suggested Alabama CB Dee Milliner "might fall a little bit" on draft day.

We've gotten the same vibe. McShay cited teams' concerns about Milliner's "durability" and "not elite ball skills." A Monday morning report suggested Milliner wouldn't even be ready for training camp following shoulder surgery. On Monday's Mort Report, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Milliner's medical history includes a rod in his tibia near Milliner's ankle, a past knee scope, and hernia surgery. "There is some concern out there about Milliner and his medical history," Mortensen said. "And it's not misinformation, not trying to make a guy fall down (the draft) because all teams have this same information."
Apr 22 - 5:44 PM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

Alabama CB Dee Milliner (shoulder surgery) expects to be 100 percent "sometime in August at the latest," and insists teams aren't concerned.

Milliner underwent March surgery to repair a torn labrum. "They all seem fine with it," he said. "They know I'm going to come back strong from it. I don't think it will hurt my draft status." SI's Peter King reported Monday teams were beginning to grow concerned about Milliner's recovery. It's possible Houston's D.J. Hayden will leapfrog Milliner to be the first corner off the board.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Apr 22 - 11:45 AM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Alabama CB Dee Milliner (shoulder surgery) may not be ready for training camp.

"We haven't been able to do the rehab like I want to because I've been going to different teams," Milliner said. "But once the draft is over, I'll be able to start to rehab it and try to get back on track." Per SI's Peter King, Milliner's shoulder is indeed beginning to concern teams, but he should still be ready at some point this preseason. Per reporter Jeff McLane, Milliner "may be in play" for the Eagles at No. 4, but likely won't be their pick unless they trade down. Once a good bet to go in the top five, Milliner may no longer be a top-ten lock.
Related: Eagles
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Apr 22 - 8:55 AM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

NFL Draft insider Tony Pauline reports the Browns and Jets both have top-ten grades on Alabama CB Dee Milliner.

Cornerback is a prime need position in Cleveland, so Milliner makes great sense as the No. 6 pick. If he falls by the Browns, the Jets would be there to swoop up Milliner at No. 9, although cornerback is less of a need in New York after Antonio Cromartie showed so well in the Revis Island role last season. The Jets finished with a top-eight NFL defense despite Revis' 14 missed games.
Related: Jets, Browns
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Apr 21 - 8:09 PM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

Citing multiple sources, NFL Draft insider Tony Pauline reports Alabama CB Dee Milliner is the Browns target at the No. 6 overall pick, with their preferred fallback option being a trade down.

If the Browns traded down -- perhaps with the Falcons -- they would reportedly target LSU DE Barkevious Mingo. Needy at cornerback, Atlanta is known to be interested in trading up and has a high draft grade on Milliner. The Browns and Falcons also have a history of draft-day blockbuster deals, although not under Cleveland's current front office. Regardless, a trade down would be sensible for the Browns if they believe they'd have a shot at Mingo at No. 30.
Related: Browns
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Apr 19 - 4:49 PM
Dee Milliner - DB - Jets

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports the Falcons are "high" on Oregon DE/LB Dion Jordan and Alabama CB Dee Milliner as they attempt to trade up in the draft.

Jordan is a less realistic target -- he's a surefire top-four overall selection -- but Milliner definitely would make sense at a major need position in Atlanta. GM Thomas Dimitroff is believed to be targeting a large first-round trade up, potentially into the top five or ten picks. We suspect Milliner is who he wants.
Related: Falcons
Source: CBS Sports
Apr 19 - 1:49 PM

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