Get to know Christen Miller, the Georgia defensive tackle drafted No. 42 overall by the Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are five key facts, stats, and background details about the Saints' second-round draft pick.
4-Star Recruit
Miller was a standout perfomer out of Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia. The defensive tackle earned Class 3A Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior and was named First Team Class 3A All-State for the Saints.
Redshirt Freshman
Miller was redshirted as a freshman with the Georgia Bulldogs in 2022. He played in four games as a reserve. In his sophomore season, he recorded 14 tackles, four tackles-for-loss, and a sack in 13 games as a reserve.
Junior Year Highs
Miller entered a starting role in 2024 and elevated his play during his junior year with the Bulldogs. He recorded a career-high 27 tackles in 12 games in addition to 3.5 tackles-for-loss.
First-Team All-SEC
As a senior for Georgia, Miller was a key contributor on the Bulldog's defense that earned multiple All-SEC selections in 2025, helping anchor the run defense while logging the highest workload of his career. He was named to the All-SEC first team at the defensive lineman position group.
Career Numbers
Miller totaled 64 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks across his collegiate career at Georgia.
Christen Miller | College Stats (Defensive Tackle)
| Year | GP | Tot Tkl | TFL | Sack | QBH | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 14 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 27 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 23 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 43 | 64 | 11.5 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 |
View photos of Christen Miller after being drafted No. 42 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. See images of the University of Georgia defensive lineman from his college career and pre-draft process.
Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) during Georgia's game against Florida at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) heads to the sideline after a play against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Florida offensive lineman Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson (65) blocks against Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) during Georgia's game against Tennessee Tech on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) defends during the second half of an NCAA football game against Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Auburn, Ala.
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) gets rid of the ball as Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) applies pressure during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) during Georgia's game against Florida at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
FILE - Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) heads to the sideline after a play against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Georgia's Christen Miller (52) and Zion Branch (2) tackle Georgia Tech running back Chad Alexander (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Atlanta.
Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) fights through a block by Alabama offensive lineman Michael Carroll (64) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga.
Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52), defensive back KJ Bolden (4), and defensive back Ellis Robinson IV (1) exit the field after an NCAA college football game against Austin Peay, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Athens, Ga.
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is sacked by Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) and Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss.
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) his sacked by Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) and Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss.
