An Ivy League All-American at Columbia who overcame a childhood in foster care and eligibility setbacks at South Carolina to reach the NFL as an undrafted free agent.
Dante Miller is a running back for the Giants whose backstory stands out even in a league full of long-shot journeys. After growing up in foster care in North Carolina, he became a First Team All-Ivy League back at Columbia, then fought through an eligibility dispute at South Carolina before signing with New York as an undrafted free agent.
Path to the league
Miller was placed in foster care as a young child and was raised from age eight by his mother's cousin. He starred at Columbia from 2018 to 2021, then transferred to South Carolina as a graduate walk-on in 2022, though an eligibility miscommunication limited him to six games before the NCAA denied his appeal for a waiver.
Career highlights
At Columbia, Miller rushed for 1,281 yards and six touchdowns on 258 carries, including an 83-yard run that ranks sixth in school history, and earned First Team All-Ivy League honors and team MVP in 2021. He also graduated with a sociology degree and tested with elite speed, running a 4.27-second 40-yard dash ahead of his pro opportunity.
2025 season recap
Miller signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent in April 2024 and has since cycled between the practice squad and active roster, earning promotions in January 2025 and January 2026. His NFL playing time has been limited to a handful of offensive and special-teams snaps.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Dante Miller
- New York Giants: Dante Miller
Statistics
2025 season and career▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | giants | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Running Back
- Group
- offense
- College
- South Carolina
- Hometown
- Rockingham, NC, USA
- Age
- 27
- Status
- active
