Scotty Miller emerging as surprise starter for Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

While Scotty Miller was picked in the sixth round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he is already proving that he belongs in the National Football League.

While Organized Team Activities and mandatory mini-camps are a time to learn a new system, get familiar with the playbook, and to mesh with teammates of new and old, it is also a time for youngsters and others to make a name for themselves. According to Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton, rookie receiver Scotty Miller has gathered the attention of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Miller, the Buccaneers’ sixth round pick just a couple of months has already made his presence known among a wide receiver room that consists of veterans Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Breshad Perriman. Moton says Miller may push Perriman for reps, and could fill the void left by former slot receiver Adam Humphries.

"“Quarterback Jameis Winston praised Scotty Miller for his spring performances…With Winston’s eye on him, Miller could impress and move into Humphries’ old role, providing a catch-and-run threat on short, quick throws” (Moton via Bleacher Report)."

A speedster, Miller ran a sub-4.4 second 40 yard dash, but he also displayed his ability to get in and out of breaks with a sub-seven second 3-cone drill. A man with the combination of speed and agility that Miller has can become absolutely lethal in a vertical system such as Bruce Arians’.

With Godwin, Evans, Perriman, and tight end O.J. Howard taking the top off of the defense vertically, it could leave a ton of space underneath for a receiver such as Miller to exploit and eat up. Adding Miller to an aerial attack that was already potent in 2018 could lead the Buccaneers to even more offensive success this upcoming season.

The Buccaneers may have found a replacement for their undrafted gem in Humphries with another gem in the sixth round of the 2019 draft. As training camp rolls around, keep a close watch on Miller… if you can see his blur roaming the field.