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Dec 7, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Braxton Miller (5) throws a pass during the third quarter of the 2013 Big 10 Championship game against the Michigan State Spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Player: Braxton Miller
247Sports Overall Composite Ranking: No. 168
Position Ranking: No. 2
Heisman Odds: +2000

Braxton Miller was one of the most sought-after quarterbacks in the country as a member of the class of 2011. A five-star recruit, only former Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel ranked ahead of Miller as the No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in the country.

He started all four seasons of his high school football career on the Wayne High School varsity team and had a tremendous overall high school career, throwing for 3,339 total passing yards, 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions during that time. His senior year was particularly notable as he threw for 1,625 yards 15 touchdowns and four interceptions.

He was offered by 12 total programs, including Alabama, Florida, and Notre Dame.

Miller was one of two five-star recruits in the Buckeyes’ 2011 class and the class itself ranked No. 7 in the country and tops in the Big Ten.

Miller has become one of the most potent dual-threat quarterbacks in the country, and has taken the Ohio State offense to a whole new level. Now a receiver, he looks to add a new dimension to the Buckeye offense and become one of the most explosive offensive players in the country.

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