Rutgers football added a dynamic wide receiver via the transfer portal when former Monmouth wide receiver Dymere Miller committed to the Scarlet Knights in mid-December.
Miller put together a tremendous final season at Monmouth in 2023, recording 90 receptions for 1,295 yards and nine touchdowns. For his efforts in 2023, Miller was one of 11 athletes named to the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association All-America Team.
During his four seasons at Monmouth, Miller logged 169 catches for 2,408 yards with 17 touchdowns, averaging 70.2 yards per game. The 6-foot, 180-pound wide receiver played at an elite level in the FSC, leading the FCS in receiving yards and receiving yards per game with 117.5 this past season.
Miller is a First-Team All-CAA receiver and is the eighth player in Monmouth history to reach 2,000 career receiving yards. Also, he is the 15th player in Monmouth history to reach 1,000 career receiving yards.
While with Monmouth, the Coatesville, Pennsylvania, native holds 10 career 100-yard games. He holds Monmouth records for single-season receptions (90), single-season receiving yards (1,293), single-game receiving yards (333), and single-season 100-yard games (6). Miller ranks No. 5 in career receptions, No. 5 in career receiving yards, and No. 7 in career touchdowns among Monmouth players.
In 2023, Miller started all 11 games for Monmouth, recording five 10-reception games. He started the 2023 season, logging ten catches for 78 yards against Florida Atlantic. Miller continued his strong play throughout the season, setting a record (best single-game performance in college football this season) with 333 yards and two touchdowns on 11 catches versus New Hampshire.
For his efforts against New Hampshire, Miller received FedEx Ground FCS National Offensive Player of the Week, FCS Nation Radio National Offensive Player of the Week, and CAA Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Dymere Miller’s 2023 honors
- Monmouth’s 2023 Team Captain
- Walter Camp FCS All-America Team
- FCS ADA All-America Team honors
- AFCA FCS Coaches’ All-America First Team Offense
- Stats Perform FCS All-America First Team
- Associated Press FCS All-America First Team
- Phil Steele FCS All-American First Team
- FCS Football Central 2023 FCS All-American First Team Offense
- Phil Steele All-CAA First Team
Outlook for Dymere Miller with Rutgers Football in 2024
Miller chose Rutgers because he wanted to play at an elite level and within the Big Ten Conference. Now at the Power Five level, Miller can showcase his talents on a bigger stage, trying to advance his career toward the NFL.
In his final year of eligibility, the former Monmouth captain is a versatile wide receiver with playmaking abilities. His style of play is similar to Rutgers’ senior wideout Christian Dremel.
Like Dremel, Miller can run multiple route combinations, racking yardage after the catch. Miller’s speed will impact Rutgers’ offense next season, allowing offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca to call plays to stretch the field. Miller is an explosive playmaker, an asset Rutgers hasn’t had over the past two seasons.
The former Coatesville High School (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) prospect is dangerous in space, making defenders miss when he changes directions. Miller’s skillset makes him ideal for either the slot or out wide.
According to Pro Football Focus, Miller received the highest-graded returning Big Ten wide receiver, receiving a 92.1 rating. The former All-American scored 2.2 points higher than the second-place player, Elijah Scarratt from Indiana.
The new Scarlet Knight has high expectations and was rated Rutgers’ most talented newcomer by 274sports. With Miller and quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in the mix, Rutgers’ offense has improved significantly.
Kaliakmanis offers a quick release with good ball speed and consistency on short to intermediate passes, making Miller an ideal candidate for plenty of targets in 2024. If he can replicate his success from his past seasons at Monmouth, then Rutgers fans will have plenty of reasons to celebrate in 2024.
Mike Cavallo
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