“I’m excited and I can’t wait to get to Hawaii. It feels great, finally people are starting to notice,” Miller said. “I’m enjoying that and I’m excited about this opportunity. I just want to keep improving my game so I can go to the Pro Bowl every year.”
The fourth-year player has led the Raiders in receiving in each of the last three seasons, totaling 60 receptions for 685 yards and a career-high five touchdowns during the 2010 campaign. His receptions total was the eighth-highest among NFL tight ends.
Miller moved into third place on the Raiders career receiving list for tight ends with 226 receptions over four seasons. His career totals also include 2,712 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.
The 6-5, 255-pounder entered the league as Oakland’s second round selection in the 2007 NFL Draft after a standout career at Arizona State, where he set the program record for tight ends with 144 career receptions.
In addition to the four Raiders on the AFC Pro Bowl roster, kicker
Miller was added in place of Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, who will miss the game due to injury.
The Raiders now have had 176 Pro Bowl selections among 60 different players since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.
