Who better than a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver to help former Ohio State star Braxton Miller’s transition to the position? And who better than an older Buckeyes legend to help a newer one? Miller posted a photo of himself and Cris Carter on Tuesday with a caption indicating that the former Minnesota Vikings star has a role in his preparation for the NFL Scouting Combine later this month. OOoooH .. Grinding in Florida w/ @criscarter80 .. The empire is being built daily. #Charg1ng #BuckeyeNation pic.twitter.com/pf9h0oMYH8 â?? BRAXTON MILLER (@BraxtonMiller5) February 9, 2016 Carter, a star for OSU in the mid-1980s, recorded eight consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with the Vikings from 1993-2000. Miller only began playing wide receiver last year after converting from the quarterback position, where he was a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year. Although Miller’s senior season as a receiver at OSU wasn’t particularly productive (25 catches, 340 yards, three TDs), reviews of his performance in the practice week for the Reese’s Senior Bowl were very positive. A panel of NFL scouts selected him the top practice player, among 110 draft prospects, at the event. College Football 24/7 Hot Topics: NFL Media draft expert Mike Mayock was impressed with Miller as well, and told The College Draft podcast that he wouldn’t be surprised if Miller was chosen in the second round of the draft. …
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