Heath Miller was drafted No. 30 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 30 · #30 overall
Heath Miller Virginia Draft
Heath Miller was drafted No. 30 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 168
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 4517th at Virginia
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Heath Miller came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 256 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 18 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 168
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 4517th among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 45100% of career value
- Final season
- 201510 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Heath Miller.
Northwestern
Michigan
USC
Fresno State · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Virginia in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Heath Miller in the 2005 NFL Draft
Heath Miller is a Tight end out of Virginia selected No. 30 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Heath Miller drafted?
Heath Miller was selected No. 30 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/heath-miller.
What college did Heath Miller play for?
Heath Miller played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Heath Miller's NFL career turn out?
168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/heath-miller.