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Draft bio: Washington cornerback Jordan Miller

Washington cornerback Jordan Miller, left. making a play in practice.(Associated Press)
Washington cornerback Jordan Miller, left. making a play in practice.(Associated Press)
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April 27, 2019

Here's the draft bio of the Falcons second fifth-round pick:

Fifth round (172nd overall) Jordan Miller, CB, Washington 

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 186 pounds

40-yard dash: 4.49 seconds

Bench: 6 reps of 225 pounds

Vertical: 37 inches

10-yard split: 1.57 seconds

20-yard: 2.61 seconds

3-Cone Drill: not available

Broad Jump: 10 feet, 5 inches

Overview: Had an injury-riddled career for the Huskies. When healthy, he made spectacular plays. Does a poor job in run support as he lunges at ballcarriers and doesn't break down before tackling which missed tackles. He was a standout on special teams. He's from Oceanside, Calif.

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